Trevallyn
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Trevallyn's population was around 4,916 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 90 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,826. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,902 in June 2024 and an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 505 persons per square kilometer. Trevallyn's 1.9% growth since the census positioned it within 2.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 to estimate growth by age group post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections were adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Population projections anticipated lower quartile growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to increase by 2 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, reflecting a decline of 0.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Trevallyn, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Trevallyn has seen approximately 6 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 31 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 3 recorded approvals. On average, each dwelling has added about 2.3 new residents annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand which may support property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $319,000.

In FY-26, there have been $153,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the residential nature of the area. Compared to the rest of Tasmania, Trevallyn has significantly lower building activity, 71.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is also below national averages, suggesting maturity and potential planning constraints in the area. All recent development has been detached houses, preserving Trevallyn's low-density character and appealing to space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1576 people, indicating a quiet, low-activity development environment.

With stable or declining population forecasts, Trevallyn may experience less housing pressure, benefiting potential buyers.

Trevallyn has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

A total of 24 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Among these key projects are Launceston Hospice, kanamaluka Cultural Centre (including Conference & Exhibition Space), The Gorge Cliff Grounds Sewage Pump Station, and Greater Launceston Water Improvements. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Trevallyn shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Trevallyn has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2025.

This is 1.9% lower than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Trevallyn stands at 66.0%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Residents' employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Education & training shows particularly high concentration with levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 2.0% versus the regional average of 8.4%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Trevallyn's labour force decreased by 1.5%, while employment declined by 0.8%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment contract by 0.5%, labour force fall by 0.6%, and marginal unemployment decrease. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Trevallyn's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8%% over five years and 14.2% 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 2022 shows Trevallyn's median income among taxpayers is $58,704. The average income in Trevallyn is $73,830. Both figures are above national averages. Rest of Tas.'s median income is $47,358 with an average of $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Trevallyn's median and average incomes would be approximately $66,823 and $84,041 respectively as of September 2025. Census data indicates personal income ranks at the 58th percentile ($845 weekly) while household income is at the 42nd percentile. The earnings profile shows that 32.6% of residents (1,602 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Housing costs are manageable with 87.9% retained. Disposable income is below average at the 47th percentile and Trevallyn's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Trevallyn, as per the latest Census, 91.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 8.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 82.1% houses and 17.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Trevallyn stood at 37.3%, with mortgaged properties at 36.8% and rented ones at 25.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average but lower than the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Trevallyn was $300, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $280 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.5% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households making up 27.9% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

The educational profile of Trevallyn exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Trevallyn is notably high, with 35.2% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications compared to the broader Tasmania figure of 19.3% and the SA4 region's 21.7%. This educational advantage is largely due to bachelor degrees being held by 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas accounting for 11.7% and certificates for 21.4%. Educational participation is high in Trevallyn, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.9%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (4.9%).

Trevallyn Primary School serves the area with an enrollment of 414 students as of a recent report, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1044) to provide balanced educational opportunities. The single school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas due to limited local capacity (8.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.4). Consequently, many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Transport analysis in Trevallyn shows 45 active transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 85 individual routes, collectively providing 8,158 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 198 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,165 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 181 weekly trips per individual stop.

Trevallyn'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

Trevallyn's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, showing a typical range of common health conditions across both young and elderly residents. Private health cover is high, at approximately 56% (2,777 people), compared to Tasmania's rest-of-state average of 50.6%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.7% and 8.4% of residents respectively. A total of 67.4% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the rest-of-state average of 63.9%. The area has 18.4% (905 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Tasmania's rest-of-state average of 19.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Trevallyn are notably strong, outperforming the general population in various health metrics.

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

Trevallyn's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.3% of its population born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Trevallyn, making up 38.0% of people there. Hinduism showed overrepresentation, comprising 1.4% of Trevallyn's population compared to 2.5% across the rest of Tasmania.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (28.5%), and Scottish (8.6%). Notably, Dutch (2.5%) was overrepresented in Trevallyn compared to regionally (2.0%), as were Welsh (0.6% vs 0.4%) and French (0.5% vs 0.3%).

Trevallyn's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Trevallyn's median age is 40 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Tas. average of 45 but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 45-54 are particularly prominent at 14.6%, while the 65-74 age group is smaller at 10.2% compared to the Rest of Tas. In the period from 2021 to present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.4% to 12.4% of Trevallyn's population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Trevallyn. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 15%, adding 107 residents to reach 826. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age cohorts.