Rokeby

Rokeby lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Rokeby's population was around 9,194 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,320 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,874 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,004 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 742 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 596 persons per square kilometer. Rokeby's growth of 16.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (4.8%) and Greater Hobart, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 70.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 were used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for the area, expected to increase by 2,183 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 21.7% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Rokeby was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Rokeby averaged approximately 159 new dwelling approvals annually. Between Financial Year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25799 homes were approved, with an additional 62 approved in FY-26 as of the current date. On average, 2.4 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $248,000. In FY-26 alone, there have been $33.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Hobart, Rokeby has 227.0% more building activity per person, providing buyers with ample choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This level of activity is significantly above the national average, suggesting robust developer interest in the area.

New development primarily consists of detached dwellings (99.0%) and a small proportion of townhouses or apartments (1.0%), preserving Rokeby's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 78 people per dwelling approval, Rokeby exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Rokeby is projected to add approximately 1,993 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Rokeby has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely affecting this region. Notable projects include Lauderdale Primary School, Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, Droughty Peninsula Structure Plan, and Tasman Highway Duplication Project. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Rokeby faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Rokeby has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 7.1%, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's 4%. Over the past year, employment stability has been relative.

As of September 2025, 4,230 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.1% above Greater Hobart's figure. Workforce participation in Rokeby is similar to Greater Hobart's at 63.8%. According to Census responses, a low 5.7% of residents work from home.

Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety sectors. Professional & technical services have limited presence with 4.3% employment compared to the regional average of 6.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.1%, labour force decreased by 0.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Hobart where employment contracted by 0.7%, labour force fell by 0.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Rokeby. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Rokeby's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released in financial year 2023 shows Rokeby SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,003 and an average level of $56,385. Both figures are below the national average. In comparison, Greater Hobart has median and average incomes of $54,577 and $65,190 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,187 (median) and $61,798 (average). Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Rokeby rank modestly, between the 21st and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that the largest segment comprises 34.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,144 residents), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Rokeby, with only 80.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 18th percentile.

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

Rokeby's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rokeby was at 19.2%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (40.0%) or rented (40.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rokeby was $1,387, lower than Hobart metro's $1,517. The median weekly rent figure in Rokeby was $325, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Rokeby's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Rokeby has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.7% of all households, including 25.2% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 21.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.3%, with lone person households at 26.9% and group households making up 3.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Rokeby faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 19.1%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (28.2%). Educational participation is high at 31.5%, comprising primary education (12.6%), secondary education (7.4%), and tertiary education (3.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.6% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Rokeby has 72 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by 188 different routes, facilitating a total of 14,522 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 172 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Rokeby residents commute outward using their cars at a rate of 88%, while 8% use buses. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 5.7% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 2,074 trips daily, resulting in approximately 201 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Rokeby faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions impact both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (~4,367 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 51.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues affect 13.0% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.6%. Conversely, 63.6% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Hobart's 65.5%. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 12.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,106 people), which is lower than Greater Hobart's 19.6%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but align broadly with national rankings.

Rokeby ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Rokeby had a cultural diversity index below average, with 86.1% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (87.1%), and speaking English only at home (89.4%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 36.0% of Rokeby's population. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which constituted 1.2% compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.0%), Australian (32.9%), and Other (6.4%). There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 5.6% compared to 3.0% regionally, Korean at 0.3% versus 0.2%, and Sri Lankan at 0.2% versus 0.1%.

Rokeby hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Rokeby's median age is 31, which is younger than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, Rokeby has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.7%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 13.7% to 17.6%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.3% and the 5 to 14 group has dropped from 14.7% to 13.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Rokeby. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 92%, adding 766 residents to reach a total of 1,603. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group is expected to decrease by 40 residents.