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

Parklands - Camdale's population is approximately 7,080 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 303 people (4.5%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,777. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 7,039 in June 2024 and an additional 206 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 362 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Parklands - Camdale has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%, outperforming its SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimates by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population projections indicate an overall decline of 220 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75-84 group are projected to grow by 110 people during this period.

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 approximately 23 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 119 homes. As of FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has accommodated around 2.3 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost for these dwellings was $267,000.

In the current financial year, there have been $52.3 million in commercial development approvals, indicating significant local business investment. Compared to other areas in Tasmania, Parklands - Camdale has 12.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks at the 42nd percentile nationally, leading to relatively limited buyer choices and supporting interest in existing homes. Recent construction consists of 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 382 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Given the expected stable or declining population, Parklands - Camdale should experience reduced housing pressure, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Homes Tasmania's Park Grove Subdivision, Futuna Ave and West Park Grove Roundabout upgrade, University of Tasmania's Cradle Coast Campus redevelopment (West Park), and Marinus Link. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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

Parklands - Camdale has a skilled workforce with 4.8% unemployment rate as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.9%. There are 3,256 residents employed currently, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Tas., at 58.6%. Census responses indicate that only 5.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area has a 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% compared to the regional average of 8.4%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 5.9%, labour force increased by 5.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points in Parklands - Camdale. In comparison, Rest of Tas. saw employment grow by 0.7%, labour force expand by 0.5%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Parklands - Camdale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Parklands - Camdale SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,746 and an average of $60,586. This is lower than the national average. Rest of Tas., for comparison, had a median income of $49,689 and an average of $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,714 (median) and $66,402 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data indicates that incomes in Parklands - Camdale fall between the 21st and 25th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. In terms of earnings profile, 29.6% of the population (2,095 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is consistent with surrounding regions at 28.5%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 86.7% income retention, 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

Parklands - Camdale had 91.1% houses and 9.0% other dwellings in its latest Census evaluation, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 33.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.9% and rented ones at 35.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274, while the median weekly rent figure was $236 compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Parklands - Camdale's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were 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 constitute 66.3% of all households, including 25.9% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 31.3% and group households making up 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of 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's university qualification rate is 19.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 27.0%. Educational participation is 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

Parklands-Camdale has 59 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 148 different routes, together facilitating 10,368 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally situated 226 meters away from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most inhabitants commute outwards, predominantly using cars (92%). Five percent walk to their destinations. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census data, only 5.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 1,481 trips occurs daily, resulting in roughly 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

Parklands - Camdale faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various health conditions that affect both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,483 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (10.8%) and arthritis (9.8%), while 61.6% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 62.0% across Rest of Tas.. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,462 people), lower than the 24.9% in Rest of Tas.. Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges, with national rankings even higher than those of 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, surveyed in August 2016, showed low cultural diversity: 89.9% were Australian citizens, 88.1% born there, and 93.6% spoke English only at home. Christianity dominated with 42.7%. Hinduism was slightly overrepresented (1.4% vs Rest of Tas.'s 1.1%).

Ancestry-wise, Australians topped at 33.3%, followed by English (32.0%) and Irish (7.4%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal were more prevalent at 5.8% (vs regional 4.1%), Sri Lankans 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

Parklands - Camdale has a median age of 41, which is younger than the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 but slightly above the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 make up 13.9% of the population, while those aged 65-74 constitute 10.5%, which is smaller than in Rest of Tas.. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.5% to 7.5% of the population, while the 85+ cohort has declined from 3.5% to 2.7%. By 2041, demographic projections show that the 75 to 84 age group will grow by 11 people, reaching 589 from 530. Notably, all population growth in this period will come from those aged 65 and over. Conversely, the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in population.