Mornington - Warrane

Population growth drivers in Mornington - Warrane are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mornington - Warrane's population is around 5,264 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 96 people (1.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,168 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,102 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 101 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 641 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to increase by 471 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 5.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mornington - Warrane, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Mornington - Warrane has recorded around 23 residential properties granted approval annually, with 116 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 8 so far in FY-26. At an average of just 0.1 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice while supporting potential for population growth above projections, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $168,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $7.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character.

Compared to Greater Hobart, Mornington - Warrane has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 32nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. Further, recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 672 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Future projections show Mornington - Warrane adding 309 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mornington - Warrane has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Homes Tasmania - 155 Cambridge Road Residential Development, TasTAFE Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence, Glebe Hill Village, and the Clarence City Heart Plan, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market performance in Mornington - Warrane lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Mornington - Warrane has a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 6.7%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,344 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 2.7% above Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (59.4% compared to Greater Hobart's 64.0%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Conversely, education & training is under-represented, with only 7.5% of Mornington - Warrane's workforce compared to 10.8% in Greater Hobart. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force decrease by 0.2% combined with employment decreasing by 0.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced employment growth of 0.1% and labour force decline of 0.1%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mornington - Warrane. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mornington - Warrane's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Mornington - Warrane SA2 is below the national average, with the median assessed at $43,399 while the average income stands at $51,542. This contrasts with Greater Hobart's figures of a median income of $54,577 and an average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $47,565 (median) and $56,490 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Mornington - Warrane all fall between the 16th and 17th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 31.5% of locals (1,658 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.2% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 16th percentile.

Mornington - Warrane is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Mornington - Warrane, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Mornington - Warrane lagged that of Hobart metro, at 24.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.8%) or rented (42.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Hobart metro average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Hobart metro's $1,517 and $350. Nationally, Mornington - Warrane's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mornington - Warrane features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 62.7% of all households, comprising 21.6% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 17.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.3%, with lone person households at 32.1% and group households comprising 5.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Mornington - Warrane fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (21.9%) substantially below the SA4 region average of 32.8%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (25.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 61 active transport stops operating within Mornington - Warrane, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 105 individual routes, collectively providing 7,490 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 133 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with 10% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 5.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,070 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 122 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mornington - Warrane is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Critical health challenges are evident across Mornington - Warrane, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~2,426 people). This compares to 51.7% across Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 12.2 and 10.2% of residents, respectively, while 60.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (954 people), which is lower than the 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Mornington - Warrane records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mornington - Warrane is roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.2% of its population being citizens, 82.2% born in Australia, and 85.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Mornington - Warrane is Christianity, which makes up 39.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other, which comprises 2.3% of the population, compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mornington - Warrane are English, comprising 31.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 30.6% of the population, and Other, comprising 8.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 4.6% of Mornington - Warrane (vs 3.0% regionally), Vietnamese at 0.5% (vs 0.3%) and Chinese at 2.4% (vs 2.7%).

Mornington - Warrane's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 35, Mornington - Warrane is materially younger than the Greater Hobart figure of 39 as well as slightly below Australia's 38 years. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 20.6% compared to Greater Hobart, whereas the 65 - 74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.6%. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. In the period since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 12.5% to 15.5% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 19.3% to 20.6%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 11.9% to 9.6% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 10.9% to 9.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Mornington - Warrane's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 57% (281 people), reaching 772 from 490. Meanwhile, both 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age groups will see reduced numbers.