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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Taroona - Bonnet Hill's population is around 3,677 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 40 people (1.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,637 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,600 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 458 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth compared to national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 520 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 12.1% in total over the 17 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 around 9 new homes approved each year, with 46 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 2 so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $366,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, $4.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character.

When measured against Greater Hobart, Taroona - Bonnet Hill has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places within the 31st percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This activity is likewise lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 525 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Taroona - Bonnet Hill will gain 443 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Taroona - Bonnet Hill has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Richardsons Road Residential Development, Sandford, Taroona Bike Lane Upgrades, Kingston Bypass Duplication and Algona Road Roundabout Upgrade, and Southern Outlet Transit Lane, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Taroona - Bonnet Hill features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.8%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,848 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.2% below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (61.9% compared to Greater Hobart's 64.0%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 15.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical. The area shows particularly strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.9% versus the regional average of 8.7%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment remained stable by 0.0% while the labour force decreased by 0.1%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Hobart recorded employment growth of 0.1%, a labour force decline of 0.1%, and unemployment falling 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Taroona - Bonnet Hill. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23 reveals that income in the Taroona - Bonnet Hill SA2 is extremely high nationally, with the median assessed at $58,175 while the average income stands at $79,718. This contrasts with Greater Hobart's figures of a median income of $54,577 and an average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $63,760 (median) and $87,371 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Taroona - Bonnet Hill cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.0% of the community (1,176 individuals), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 32.2%. After housing costs, residents retain 89.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Taroona - Bonnet Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Taroona - Bonnet Hill was well beyond that of Hobart metro, at 51.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (34.1%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Hobart metro average at $1,785, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $425, compared to Hobart metro's $1,517 and $350. Nationally, Taroona - Bonnet Hill's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 73.2% of all households, comprising 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 of 2.5 people is 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 55.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 32.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (6.7%). Vocational pathways account for 19.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+; advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (10.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, 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

Public transport analysis reveals 31 active transport stops operating within Taroona - Bonnet Hill, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 56 individual routes, collectively providing 4,456 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 204 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 79%, with 10% by bus and 6% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Some 15.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~2,147 people), compared to 51.7% across Greater Hobart.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.5 and 9.6% of residents, respectively, while 66.1% declared themselves as 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 22.6% of residents aged 65 and over (831 people), which is higher than the 19.9% 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 was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 10.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 24.5% born overseas. The main religion in Taroona - Bonnet Hill is Christianity, which makes up 30.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 1.5% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Taroona - Bonnet Hill are English, comprising 32.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.4% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 10.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Taroona - Bonnet Hill (vs 0.5% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (vs 1.5%) and Irish at 10.0% (vs 8.0%).

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

At 46 years, Taroona - Bonnet Hill's median age is significantly above the Greater Hobart average of 39 and similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows 55 - 64 year-olds are particularly prominent (14.6%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (7.5%) than in Greater Hobart. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.4% to 8.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.6% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 11.5% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 15.8% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Taroona - Bonnet Hill. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 50%, adding 264 residents to reach 797. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 cohorts.