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Population
Old Beach - Otago lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Old Beach - Otago's population is around 5,402 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 413 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,989 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,240 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 282 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 171 persons per square kilometer. Old Beach - Otago's growth rate of 8.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (4.8%) and Greater Hobart, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, 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. An above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected increase of 1,085 persons to reach 6,487 by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 17.1% over the 17 years.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Old Beach - Otago among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
Old Beach - Otago has seen approximately 63 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 317 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 1.2 new residents have arrived per year for each new home over these five years, suggesting balanced supply and demand and stable market conditions.
The average construction value of new dwellings is around $328,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating a focus on quality construction. This financial year has seen $75,000 in commercial approvals registered, reflecting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Hobart, Old Beach - Otago shows elevated construction activity, with 38.0% more approvals per person over the past five years, offering good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. This high level of activity is indicative of strong developer confidence in the area.
All recent developments have been detached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to families seeking space. With around 66 people per approval, Old Beach - Otago reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to gain approximately 923 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
Old Beach - Otago has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Tasmania, Windermere Bay Precinct, Cadbury Experience, and Glenorchy Sports Centre. The following list details those most relevant.
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Wilkinsons Point Precinct
A transformational $500 million mixed-use precinct on a 15-hectare waterfront site being developed by LK Group. The masterplan includes a 12-storey, 250-room hotel, 120 student apartments, a multi-sport centre with basketball courts and gymnastics facilities, and waterfront food and beverage outlets. The project also features sports-related retail, public open spaces, and an extension of the foreshore trail to a proposed new ferry terminal. The development is designed to be a premier sports and entertainment destination, complementing the nearby MONA.
Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Tasmania
A $150 million flagship tourism development transforming the waterfront parklands beside the Cadbury factory into an immersive visitor attraction. Features include 'Chocolate Central', a multi-sensory immersion tour with a Cacao Forest and Chocolate Lab, a Premium Chocolate Studio, and a 'Build Your Own Bar' experience. The precinct will include a new ferry terminal with dedicated vessels from Hobart, upgraded foreshore paths, and landscaped public areas. It is expected to attract 550,000 visitors annually and generate $120 million for the Tasmanian economy.
New Bridgewater Bridge
Opened on June 1, 2025, the New Bridgewater Bridge is Tasmania's largest ever transport infrastructure project, featuring a 1.2-kilometre four-lane concrete box girder bridge across the River Derwent. It replaces the 78-year-old lift-span bridge, providing enhanced interchanges at Granton and Bridgewater and a 3-metre-wide shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians. As of February 2026, work is focused on the demolition and removal of the old bridge structure, including the removal of the lift span via barge, with all removal activities expected to conclude by mid-2026.
Glenorchy Ambulance Super Station
A state-of-the-art $14.45 million ambulance facility designed to future-proof paramedic services for Greater Hobart. The super station accommodates up to 18 ambulances and features modern training facilities, contemporary staff amenities, and direct access to the Brooker Highway for faster emergency responses. Three times larger than the previous Glenorchy station, paramedics here respond to over 7,000 incidents annually, making it one of Tasmania's most active ambulance stations. Construction completed February 2025, fully operational April 2025.
Royal Hobart Showgrounds Redevelopment (Wilkinsons Point Precinct)
Major redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Showgrounds as part of the Wilkinsons Point Precinct. The $300 million transformation includes a new pavilion, 1,500-seat theatre, auditoriums, arena, plaza for up to 100 market stalls, public bar, caf', and retail and commercial spaces. The project will deliver over 450 new homes including 150 social and affordable housing units. First stage valued at $50 million was approved by Glenorchy City Council in January 2025. The redeveloped showgrounds will serve as an emergency centre and continue to host the Royal Hobart Show while creating a vibrant community hub. Large-scale sports and entertainment precinct including multi-purpose arena, outdoor recreation facilities, entertainment venues and community spaces.
Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program
Statewide social housing program delivering over 1,000 social housing dwellings under the Community Housing Growth Program. Includes 23 new units approved at Glenorchy site and 15 new units at another Glenorchy location, with modular construction methods to accelerate delivery.
MONA Hotel Development
Proposed 172-room luxury hotel at MONA featuring cantilevered design over River Derwent. Includes theatre, spa centre, conference facilities and outdoor concert stage.
Glenorchy Sports Centre
A modern $28 million multi-sport facility featuring four indoor courts including a dedicated show court for netball, basketball, futsal, volleyball and wheelchair sports. The centre includes spectator seating for up to 600 patrons (300 permanent, 300 portable), modern change rooms with parent and sensory rooms, a registered Changing Places facility, three multi-purpose meeting and event spaces, administrative areas with foyer, reception, office space and kiosk, and secure storage options. The facility will include 68 car parks with three DDA-compliant spaces, two electric vehicle charging stations, dedicated drop-off and loading bay, motorbike parking and bike racks. Located at the entrance of Claremont College, the project has received planning approval and construction tender closed December 17, 2025, with construction expected to commence Q1 2026 and practical completion Q1 2027.
Employment
Employment conditions in Old Beach - Otago demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets
Old Beach - Otago has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 was 2.1%. Residents in work numbered 2,874 and the unemployment rate was 1.9% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.
Workforce participation stood at 68.1%, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's 63.8%. According to Census responses, a low 7.3% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction. The area has particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.
Conversely, accommodation & food shows lower representation at 4.8% versus the regional average of 8.0%. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the 12-month period ending September 2025 showed a labour force decrease of 0.7%, alongside an employment decline of 0.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Old Beach - Otago's local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the area's employment mix.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment
The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Old Beach - Otago SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $58,354 and an average of $65,226. This is slightly below the national average. In comparison, Greater Hobart had a median income of $54,577 and an average of $65,190 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $63,956 (median) and $71,488 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Old Beach - Otago cluster around the 60th percentile nationally. The income distribution indicates that 38.9% of individuals (2,101 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to regional levels where 32.2% fall into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power in the area. The SEIFA income ranking places Old Beach - Otago in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
Old Beach - Otago is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Old Beach - Otago's dwelling structures were 91.6% houses and 8.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) as of the latest Census, compared to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Old Beach - Otago was at 37.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.0% and rented ones at 11.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, aligning with Hobart metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to Hobart metro's $1,517 and $350 respectively. Nationally, Old Beach - Otago's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Old Beach - Otago features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 79.9% of all households, including 34.5% couples with children, 35.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.1%, consisting of 17.9% lone person households and 2.4% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Educational outcomes in Old Beach - Otago fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
The area's university qualification rate is 19.0%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (29.4%). Educational participation is high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 10.5% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Old Beach - Otago has 32 active public transport stops, all providing bus services. These stops are served by 110 different routes, offering a total of 9,071 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is moderate, with residents typically living 404 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside Old Beach, primarily using cars (94%). On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average. Only 7.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census).
Service frequency averages 1,295 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 283 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
Health performance in Old Beach - Otago is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
Old Beach - Otago faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,803 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.4%). Conversely, 64.5% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Working-age residents exhibit a higher than average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 21.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,184 people), higher than the 19.6% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present notable challenges, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.
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Cultural Diversity
Old Beach - Otago is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Old Beach-Otago was found to have a lower level of cultural diversity compared to the average, with 88.5% of its population born in Australia, 93.5% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Old Beach-Otago is Christianity, comprising 50.9% of the population, which differs from the regional average of 39.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (34.7%), Australian (32.3%), and Irish (7.6%).
Notably, Polish individuals make up 0.9% of Old Beach-Otago's population compared to 0.8% regionally, Australian Aboriginal individuals comprise 2.9% versus the regional average of 3.0%, and Russian individuals account for 0.3% compared to the regional figure of 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Old Beach - Otago's population is slightly older than the national pattern
The median age in Old Beach - Otago is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years make up 8.4% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of those aged 75-84 has increased from 5.7% to 8.4%, while the percentages for those aged 55-64 have decreased from 13.5% to 11.5% and those aged 5-14 have dropped from 12.5% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age group of 75-84 years will increase significantly, with an additional 309 people (a 68% rise) bringing the total to 764. Notably, those aged 65 and above will account for 56% of the population growth in Old Beach - Otago. Conversely, the age groups of 25-34 years and 55-64 years are expected to experience population declines.