Parklands - Camdale
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of November 2025, is approximately 7,105 people. This figure represents an increase of 328 individuals, a 4.8% rise since the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,777 residents. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 7,045 in June 2024 and the addition of 204 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density of 363 persons per square kilometer. Parklands - Camdale's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (4.1%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.4% to the overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth by age group estimation, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population projections indicate a decline of 220 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75-84 group are projected to grow by 110 individuals.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Parklands - Camdale recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Parklands - Camdale has seen approximately 23 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 119 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.3 new residents per year were associated with each dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value for new homes was $267,000 during this period.

This financial year has seen $52.3 million in commercial development approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Parklands - Camdale shows 12.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks among the 43rd percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. 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. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 382 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Population is expected to remain stable or decline in Parklands - Camdale, potentially reducing pressure on housing and creating opportunities for buyers.

Parklands - Camdale has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Homes Tasmania - 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 those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Parklands - Camdale recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Parklands - Camdale has a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.9% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.0%. In June 2025, 3,218 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.9% higher than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

The area showed strong specialization in health care & social assistance with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing had lower representation at 2.7% compared to the regional average of 8.4%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.0% while labour force increased by 2.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. This contrasted with Rest of Tas., where employment fell by 0.5%, labour force contracted by 0.6%, and unemployment fell marginally. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Parklands - Camdale's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Parklands - Camdale's median income among taxpayers is $49,042, with an average of $59,622. This is lower than national averages. Rest of Tas.'s median income is $47,358 and average is $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,825 (median) and $67,868 (average). The 2021 Census reports Parklands - Camdale's household, family, and personal incomes at the 22nd to 25th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 29.6% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to surrounding regions at 28.5%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 86.7% income retention, disposable income ranks at the 26th percentile nationally.

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

In Parklands - Camdale, 91.1% of dwellings were houses, with the rest being semi-detached, apartments, or other types as of the latest Census. This is similar to Non-Metro Tas., where 90.3% were houses and 9.7% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Parklands - Camdale stood 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 $1,200. Weekly rent in Parklands - Camdale was $236, compared to $240 in Non-Metro Tas. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially higher at $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 31.3% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of Tas average of 2.3 people.

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%, substantially below Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (27.0%). Educational participation is high at 28.7%, including primary education (11.6%), secondary education (8.4%), and tertiary education (4.4%).

Six schools operate in Parklands, educating approximately 2,897 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 985). Educational provision is split between three primary and three secondary institutions. Parklands functions as an education hub with 41.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 16.3, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Parklands-Camdale has 60 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 138 unique routes, facilitating a weekly total of 14,519 passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 226 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency averages 2,074 trips across all routes, translating to approximately 241 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Parklands - Camdale is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Parklands - Camdale faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older residents. Approximately half (50%) of the total population (~3,516 people) has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues affect 10.8% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.8%. Conversely, 61.6% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of Tas. average (60.3%). The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.2% (1,438 people), compared to Rest of Tas.'s 24.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors present challenges, performing better than the general population in certain metrics.

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 has a low cultural diversity, with 89.9% citizens, 88.1% born in Australia, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 42.7%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 1.4%, compared to 0.6% regionally.

Top ancestry groups are Australian (33.3%), English (32.0%), and Irish (7.4%). Notable divergences include Australian Aboriginal at 5.8% (vs 5.9%), Sri Lankan at 0.3% (vs 0.1%), and Dutch at 1.2% (vs 1.7%).

Parklands - Camdale's median age exceeds 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 years are particularly prominent at 13.7%, while the 65-74 group is smaller at 10.3% compared to the Rest of Tas.. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of 15-24 year-olds has increased from 13.0% to 13.7%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 85 and above has declined from 3.5% to 2.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Parklands - Camdale's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 15 people, reaching 589 from 513. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15-24 and 0-4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.