Mornington - Warrane
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Population growth drivers in Mornington - Warrane are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Mornington - Warrane's population is around 5,160 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a decrease of 8 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,168 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,108 in June 2024 and an additional 99 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 628 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in Dec 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on latest numbers, Mornington - Warrane is expected to increase by 471 persons to 2041, recording an 8.0% gain 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 approximately 23 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 116 homes have been approved. In FY-26, up until now, about six homes have received approval.

On average, over these five years, around 0.1 new residents arrived per new home, indicating that supply has met or exceeded demand, providing greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction cost of new properties during this period was approximately $168,000, which is under regional levels, suggesting more accessible housing choices for buyers. This financial year, $7.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character.

Compared to Greater Hobart, Mornington - Warrane has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person. Nationally, it ranks among the 33rd percentile of areas assessed for new dwellings, indicating somewhat limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings. Recent building activity in the area consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count of 672 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low-activity development environment. Future projections suggest Mornington - Warrane will add approximately 413 residents by 2041. 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 9thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects likely affecting this region: Homes Tasmania - 155 Cambridge Road Residential Development, TasTAFE Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence, Glebe Hill Village, Clarence City Heart Plan. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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

Mornington-Warrane has an unemployment rate of 6.4% as of June 2025. It has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented.

There are 2,404 residents employed while the local unemployment rate is 2.3% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Mornington-Warrane lags behind Greater Hobart at 55.5% compared to 61.6%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

However, education & training is under-represented with only 7.5% of the workforce compared to 10.8% in Greater Hobart. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6% and employment decreased by 1.2%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mornington-Warrane's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Mornington - Warrane has an income below the national average. The median income is $41,167 and the average income stands at $50,055. In comparison, Greater Hobart has a median income of $51,272 and an average income of $63,777. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mornington - Warrane would be approximately $46,860 (median) and $56,978 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Mornington - Warrane all fall between the 17th and 18th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that 31.5% of locals (1,625 people) are in the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.2% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mornington - Warrane, with only 81.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Mornington - Warrane, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Hobart metro had 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mornington - Warrane was at 24.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.8% and rented ones at 42.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, lower than Hobart metro's average of $1,538. The median weekly rent figure for Mornington - Warrane was $310, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents stood at $375.

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

Family households constitute 62.7 percent of all households, including 21.6 percent couples with children, 21.6 percent couples without children, and 17.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.3 percent, with lone person households at 32.1 percent and group households comprising 5.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which 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's university qualification rate is 21.9%, considerably lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (25.4%). Educational participation is high at 29.5%, including 10.1% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 4.4% in tertiary education.

Mornington-Warrane has three schools with a combined enrollment of 1,269 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 985) with balanced educational opportunities. The area serves as an education hub with 24.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.3, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows 63 active transport stops operating within Mornington-Warrane. These stops offer a mix of bus services. They are served by 60 individual routes, collectively providing 6,854 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 131 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 979 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 108 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Mornington - Warrane faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Approximately 46% of its total population (~2,383 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.4% in Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 12.2 and 10.2% of residents respectively.

About 60.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.2% across Greater Hobart. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (928 people), lower than the 21.8% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly consistent with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mornington - Warrane was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mornington-Warrane has a cultural diversity above average, with 17.8% of its population born overseas and 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Mornington-Warrane, comprising 39.0% of its population. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which comprises 2.3% compared to 0.9% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.8%), Australian (30.6%), and Other (8.2%). There are also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 4.6% compared to 2.8% regionally, Vietnamese at 0.5% compared to 0.2%, and Chinese at 2.4% compared to 1.7%.

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

Mornington - Warrane's median age is 35, which is younger than Greater Hobart's 39 and Australia's 38 years. The 25-34 age group has a strong representation at 20.8%, compared to Greater Hobart's figure. This concentration is higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group grew from 12.5% to 15.0% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 19.3% to 20.8%. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort declined from 11.9% to 9.8%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 10.9% to 9.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Mornington - Warrane's age structure. The 45-54 group is projected to grow by 59%, reaching 772 people from the current 485. Meanwhile, both the 25-34 and 15-24 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.