Taroona - Bonnet Hill

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

Taroona - Bonnet Hill's population was around 3,615 as of May 2026, reflecting a decrease of 22 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,637. This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 3,615 in June 2025 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was 450 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods. AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the ABS data.

Based on latest annual ERP population numbers, above median growth is projected for the area, expecting an increase of 483 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 13.4% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Taroona - Bonnet Hill is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Taroona-Bonnet Hill has seen approximately nine new homes approved annually. Between FY21 and FY25, 46 homes were approved, with two more approved in FY26 to date. This equates to around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person compared to Greater Hobart.

Nationally, it ranks at the 31st percentile for areas assessed. The average construction cost value of new properties is $366,000, indicating a focus on premium developments in the area. Additionally, $4.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year. New building activity consists of 83% detached houses and 17% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character.

There are estimated to be 525 people per dwelling approval in the area. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 483 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth.

Taroona - Bonnet Hill has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely affecting the region: Richardsons Road Residential Development in Sandford and Taroona Bike Lane Upgrades in Kingston. Other notable projects include the Kingston Bypass Duplication, Algona Road Roundabout Upgrade, and Southern Outlet Transit Lane. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Taroona - Bonnet Hill significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Taroona - Bonnet Hill has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% in December 2025. This rate is lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was 61.1%, slightly below Greater Hobart's 63.7%. According to Census responses, 15.9% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Education & training had a strong representation with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Over the year ending December 2025, employment remained stable while labour force decreased slightly, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project an increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taroona - Bonnet Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Taroona - Bonnet Hill SA2 is $58,175 and average income stands at $79,718. This contrasts with Greater Hobart's median income of $54,577 and average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $64,545 (median) and $88,447 (average). Census 2021 income data shows that in Taroona - Bonnet Hill, 32.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 32.2%. After housing costs, residents retain 89.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile nationally.

Taroona - Bonnet Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Taroona-Bonnet Hill, as per the latest Census, 97.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taroona-Bonnet Hill stood at 51.6%, with mortgaged properties at 34.1% and rented ones at 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,785, above Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in the area was $425, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Taroona-Bonnet Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Taroona - Bonnet Hill has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 73.2% of all households, including 32.8% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.8%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Taroona - Bonnet Hill shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Taroona - Bonnet Hill is high, with 55.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (6.7%). Vocational pathways account for 19.5%, with advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 10.4%. Educational participation is notable, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.5% in secondary education, 9.2% in primary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 31 active public transport stops in Taroona - Bonnet Hill, served by 56 routes offering 4,456 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 204 meters, with good accessibility. Most residents commute outward using cars (79%), followed by buses (10%) and cycling (6%). Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.5. According to the 2021 Census, 15.9% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 636 trips daily across all routes, or approximately 143 weekly trips per stop.

Service frequency averages 636 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 143 weekly trips per individual stop.

Taroona - Bonnet Hill's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Taroona - Bonnet Hill. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~2,111 people), compared to 51.7% across Greater Hobart. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis (impacting 10.5%) and mental health issues (9.6%), while 66.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 24.0% of residents aged 65 and over (867 people), which is higher than the 20.0% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Taroona - Bonnet Hill records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Taroona-Bonnet Hill showed higher than average cultural diversity, with 10.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home, and 24.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Taroona-Bonnet Hill, accounting for 30.0% of the population. Notably, Buddhism had a higher representation in Taroona-Bonnet Hill at 1.5%, compared to 1.4% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.7%), Australian (23.4%), and Scottish (10.2%). There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh was overrepresented at 1.1%, Dutch at 1.9%, and Irish at 10.0%.

Taroona - Bonnet Hill hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Taroona-Bonnet Hill has a median age of 47, which is higher than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent, making up 14.7% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up only 7.3%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.4% to 9.0%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.6% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.1%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 15.8% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Taroona-Bonnet Hill's age structure. The 45 to 54 group is expected to grow by 51%, reaching 787 people from the current 519. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 65 to 74 and 35 to 44.