Parklands - Camdale

An assessment of population growth drivers in Parklands - Camdale reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Parklands - Camdale's population is around 7,080 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 303 people (4.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,777 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,039 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 206 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 362 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Over the past decade, Parklands - Camdale has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 0.8% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 59.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 220 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to expand by 110 people. See the age section for more details.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Parklands - Camdale according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Parklands - Camdale has seen around 23 new homes approved annually, totalling 119 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 2.3 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $267,000. Additionally, $52.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to the Rest of Tas., Parklands - Camdale shows 12.0% lower construction activity (per person) and ranks in the 42nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. This is below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 382 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

With the population expected to remain stable or decline, Parklands - Camdale should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Parklands - Camdale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Homes Tasmania - Park Grove Subdivision, Futuna Ave and West Park Grove Roundabout, University of Tasmania - Cradle Coast Campus Redevelopment (West Park), and Marinus Link, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Parklands - Camdale shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Parklands - Camdale features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and 5.7% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,252 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.0% above Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional Tas.'s 58.9%. Based on Census responses, a low 5.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 2.7% versus the regional average of 8.4%. 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, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.7% while the labour force increased by 5.7%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This compares to Regional Tas., where employment grew by 1.8%, the labour force expanded by 1.5%, and unemployment fell 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Parklands - Camdale. 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 Parklands - Camdale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% 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 levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Parklands - Camdale SA2's median income among taxpayers is $51,746, with an average of $60,586. This is lower than average on a national basis, and compares to Regional Tas.'s median of $49,689 and average of $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $56,714 (median) and $66,402 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Parklands - Camdale all fall between the 21st and 25th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 29.6% of the population (2,095 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 28.5% in the same category. While housing costs are modest with 86.7% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 25th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure within Parklands - Camdale, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.1% houses and 9.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Parklands - Camdale was lagging that of Regional Tas., at 33.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (30.9%) or rented (35.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Regional Tas. average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $236, compared to Regional Tas.'s $1,274 and $250. Nationally, Parklands - Camdale's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Parklands - Camdale features high concentrations of lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 66.3% of all households, comprising 25.9% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 31.3% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.4%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (27.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 8.4% 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 59 active transport stops operating within Parklands - Camdale, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 148 individual routes, collectively providing 10,368 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 226 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 92%, with 5% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 5.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,481 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 175 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Parklands - Camdale 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 Parklands - Camdale, 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 relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,483 people). The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 10.8 and 9.8% of residents, respectively, while 61.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,462 people), which is lower than the 24.9% in Regional Tas. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Parklands - Camdale is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Parklands - Camdale was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 89.9% of its population being citizens, 88.1% born in Australia, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Parklands - Camdale is Christianity, which makes up 42.7% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 1.4% of the population, compared to 1.1% across Regional Tas..

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Parklands - Camdale are Australian, comprising 33.3% of the population, English, comprising 32.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 7.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.8% of Parklands - Camdale (vs 4.1% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.3% (vs 0.1%) and Dutch at 1.2% (vs 1.7%).

Parklands - Camdale's population is slightly older than the national pattern

With a median age of 41, Parklands - Camdale is materially younger than the Regional Tas. figure of 45, yet slightly above the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 15 - 24 year-olds are particularly prominent (13.9%), while the 65 - 74 group is comparatively smaller (10.5%) than in Regional Tas.. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.5% to 7.5% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 3.5% to 2.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Parklands - Camdale's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 11% (58 people), reaching 589 from 530. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.