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, as of Nov 2025, is approximately 3,605. This figure represents a decrease of 32 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,637. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 3,600 as of June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 449 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth 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 age group growth estimation, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future demographic trends project an above median population growth for the area, expecting it to grow by 520 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 14.3% 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 approximately nine new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, with 46 approvals between FY21-FY25 and two in FY26. The population decline suggests demand is being met by this supply rate. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $366,000, indicating a focus on premium developments.

This year has seen $4.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Hobart, Taroona-Bonnet Hill has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 31st percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice. New building activity consists predominantly of detached houses (83.0%) with a smaller proportion of medium-high density housing (17.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character. With an estimated 525 people per dwelling approval, it has a quiet development environment.

Population forecasts indicate an increase of 515 residents by 2041, potentially outpacing current development rates and heightening buyer competition.

Taroona - Bonnet Hill has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified two projects that could impact the area's performance: 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 likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Taroona - Bonnet Hill well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Taroona-Bonnet Hill has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.9%.

As of September 2025, there are 1,841 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Hobart's at 61.6%. Employment is concentrated in education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The area has a high specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Labour force levels decreased by 0.8% over the year ending September 2025, alongside a 0.9% employment decline, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced an employment decline of 0.7% and labour force decline of 0.9%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. State-wide, Tasmania's employment contracted by 0.35% (losing 2,010 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. National forecasts suggest employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on industry-specific projections applied to Taroona-Bonnet Hill's employment mix.

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 2022 indicates that median income in Taroona - Bonnet Hill SA2 is $55,827 and average income stands at $76,385. This contrasts with Greater Hobart's median income of $51,272 and average income of $63,777. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $63,548 and estimated average income is around $86,949. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Taroona - Bonnet Hill cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 32.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999. After housing costs, residents retain 89.5% of income. 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

The dwelling structure in Taroona - Bonnet Hill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taroona - Bonnet Hill stood at 51.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (34.1%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,785, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,647. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $425, compared to Hobart metro's $385. 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 lower-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%. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.6.

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 notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 55.0% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania (TAS) and 30.4% in Australia. This significant educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.3% and graduate diplomas at 6.7%.

Vocational pathways account for 19.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 10.4%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, 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 transport stops operating in Taroona - Bonnet Hill. These are served by buses via 50 individual routes offering a total of 4,441 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents located on average 204 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 634 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 143 weekly trips per individual stop.

Taroona - Bonnet Hill's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Taroona-Bonnet Hill's health metrics align closely with national benchmarks, showing typical levels of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 58% (2,083 people), compared to 53.9% in Greater Hobart.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.5%) and mental health issues (9.6%). A total of 66.1% report being free from medical ailments, similar to the 66.9% across Greater Hobart. Residents aged 65 years and over comprise 23.0%, or 829 people, higher than the 20.8% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors exceed those of 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 demonstrated higher cultural diversity, with 10.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 30.0%. Buddhism's representation was higher at 1.5%, compared to Greater Hobart's 1.2%.

The top ancestry groups were English (32.7%), Australian (23.4%), and Scottish (10.2%). Notably, Welsh (1.1%) and Dutch (1.9%) were overrepresented, while Irish (10.0%) was slightly higher than the regional average of 8.4%.

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 also above the national average of 38. The most prominent age group in Taroona - Bonnet Hill is 45-54 year-olds at 14.9%. The 25-34 age group is smaller compared to Greater Hobart, at 7.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.4% to 8.3%, while the 15-24 cohort has increased from 12.6% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 13.6% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Taroona - Bonnet Hill's age structure. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 49%, adding 260 people and reaching a total of 797 from the current 536. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 35-44 cohorts.