Rokeby
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was around 9225 by November 2025. This showed an increase of 1351 people from the 2021 Census figure of 7874, reflecting a growth rate of 17.2%. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 9005 in June 2024 and validated new addresses totalling 742 since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 598 persons per square kilometre, indicating significant space per person. Rokeby's growth exceeded both its SA4 region (4.3%) and metropolitan area, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.2% to overall population gains during recent periods.

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, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 using a 2021 base year are adopted with adjustments made through weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected increase of 2183 persons, representing a total gain of 21.3% 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 FY21-FY25799 homes were approved, with an additional 40 approved in FY26 to date. On average, 2.4 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these years.

The average construction cost of new homes was $248,000. This financial year has seen $33.2 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Hobart, Rokeby has 227.0% more building activity per person. New development primarily consists of detached dwellings (99.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (1.0%). Rokeby has around 78 people per dwelling approval, indicating growth area characteristics.

Future projections suggest Rokeby will add approximately 1,962 residents by 2041. Current development patterns should readily meet demand based on existing trends.

Rokeby has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are Lauderdale Primary School, Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, Droughty Peninsula Structure Plan, and Tasman Highway Duplication Project, with the following list detailing 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 notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 7.3%.

There are 4,128 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 3.1% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%, indicating scope for improvement. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Hobart's at 61.6%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety.

Professional & technical services have limited presence with 4.3% employment compared to the regional average of 6.6%. The area seems to offer limited local employment opportunities as suggested by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.6%, while employment declined by 0.6% in Rokeby, leading to a drop of 1 percentage point in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw employment contract by 1.5%, labour force fall by 1.6%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rokeby's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Rokeby's median income among taxpayers was $50,089 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $53,327 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Hobart's median and average incomes were $51,272 and $63,777 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Rokeby would be approximately $57,016 and $60,702 based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Rokeby ranked modestly between the 22nd and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile showed that 34.2% of residents (3,154 people) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, slightly higher than the metropolitan region's 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures were 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

In Rokeby, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Hobart metro's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rokeby was at 19.2%, while 40.0% of dwellings were mortgaged and 40.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, lower than Hobart metro's $1,538. The median weekly rent 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, and 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 has university qualification rates at 19.1%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 7.4% and certificates at 28.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.6% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education. Rokeby's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,167 students. The educational mix in Rokeby consists of three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school.

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

Rokeby has 76 operational public transport stops, serving a variety of bus routes. These stops are covered by 82 different routes that facilitate 11,476 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 171 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 1,639 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 151 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rokeby is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Rokeby faces significant health challenges with a notably higher prevalence of common conditions compared to averages. Among older age cohorts, this disparity is even more pronounced. Only approximately 47% (~4,335 people) have private health cover, lower than Greater Hobart's 51.4% and the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 13.0% and 9.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.6% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Hobart's 64.2%. The area has a smaller proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.0% (1,109 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 21.8%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these challenges.

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

Rokeby, as per the data, showed lower cultural diversity with 86.1% of its residents being citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 89.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 36.0% of Rokeby's population. The most significant deviation from regional averages was observed in the 'Other' category, which accounted for 1.2% of Rokeby's population compared to 0.9% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.0%), Australian (32.9%), and Other (6.4%). Notable differences in ethnic group representation included Australian Aboriginal at 5.6% in Rokeby versus 2.8% 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 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 13.7% to 17.6%, while the proportion of those aged 15 to 24 has decreased from 12.7% to 11.3%, and the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has dropped from 14.7% to 13.4%. Population forecasts for Rokeby indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow strongly, increasing by 91% and adding 763 residents to reach a total of 1,603. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group is forecasted to decrease by 45 residents.