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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, stands at 4,913 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 87 people from the 2021 Census count of 4,826. The change is deduced from ABS's estimated resident population of 4,902 in June 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 505 persons per square kilometer. Trevallyn's growth rate of 1.8% since the census compares favourably with its SA3 area, which grew by 3.6%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.5% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used, adjusted via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Future population projections indicate lower quartile growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Trevallyn expected to increase by 2 persons by 2041, reflecting a decline of 0.2% over the 17-year period.

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 received approximately six dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 31 approvals from FY21 to FY25 and one in FY26. Each dwelling built over the past five years (FY21-FY25) attracted an average of 2.3 new residents annually, indicating strong demand supporting property values. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $764,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $153,000 in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Trevallyn shows significantly reduced construction activity (71.0% below regional average per person), reflecting its mature area status and possible planning constraints. Recent development comprised solely detached houses, preserving Trevallyn's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated 1576 people per dwelling approval reflects the area's quiet development environment. With population stability or decline expected, Trevallyn may experience reduced housing pressure, potentially benefiting buyers.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Trevallyn should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could affect the area. Notable ones include Launceston General Hospital Mental Health Precinct, UTAS Stadium Redevelopment, Launceston Hospice, and kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Trevallyn demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Trevallyn's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2025.

Compared to the Rest of Tasmania (Rest of Tas.), Trevallyn had an unemployment rate 1.9% lower at 3.9%, and a workforce participation rate of 66.0% compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Employment in Trevallyn is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade, with notable concentration in education & training at 1.7 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing have limited presence with 2.0% employment compared to 8.4% regionally. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.5%, alongside a 0.8% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.7 percentage points in Trevallyn.

State-level data to Sep-25 shows Tasmania's employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year (adding 1,170 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. 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 released for financial year ending June 2022 indicates Trevallyn's median income among taxpayers is $58,704. The average income in Trevallyn for the same period was $73,830. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the rest of Tasmania's median income of $47,358 and average income of $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.94% from financial year ending June 2022 to March 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $65,713 (median) and $82,645 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, personal income in Trevallyn ranks at the 58th percentile with a weekly income of $845. Household income sits at the 42nd percentile. The largest segment comprises 32.6% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 1,601 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the regional trend where this cohort also represents 28.5%. Housing costs are manageable in Trevallyn with 87.9% of income retained after housing expenses. However, disposable income ranks below average at the 47th percentile. The area'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

Trevallyn's housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.5% houses and 8.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 82.1% houses and 17.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Trevallyn stood at 37.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.8% and rented ones at 25.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Trevallyn was $300, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $280. Nationally, Trevallyn's median monthly mortgage repayment was lower at $1,387 than the Australian average of $1,863, and its median weekly rent was substantially lower at $300 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 make up the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households comprising 3.6% of the total. 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 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data available, surpassing both state (19.3%) and SA4 region (21.7%) averages. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 33.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (21.4%). Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.9% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Trevallyn Primary School serves the local community within Trevallyn, enrolling 414 students as of the most recent count.

The school demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1044) with balanced educational opportunities, focusing exclusively on primary education while secondary options are available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 8.4 places per 100 residents compared to regional averages of 18.4, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Trevallyn has 45 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of bus routes, totalling 85 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 8,158 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Trevallyn is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 198 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 1,165 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 match national benchmarks, with standard levels of common health conditions observed across both young and old age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 56% (2,775 people), compared to 50.6% in Rest of Tas.

Mental health issues affect 9.7% of residents, while arthritis impacts 8.4%. A total of 67.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.9% in Rest of Tas. The area has 18.4% (904 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 19.9% in Rest of Tas. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming general population 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 dominant religion in Trevallyn, comprising 38.0% of people. However, Hinduism showed an overrepresentation in Trevallyn, making up 1.4% compared to 2.5% across Rest of Tas..

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (33.4%), Australian (28.5%), and Scottish (8.6%). Notably, Dutch ethnicity was overrepresented at 2.5% in Trevallyn compared to 2.0% regionally, Welsh at 0.6% versus 0.4%, and French at 0.5% versus 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 individuals aged 45-54 are particularly prominent at 14.6%, while those aged 65-74 make up a comparatively smaller group at 10.2% compared to the Rest of Tas. Between 2021 and 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 the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Trevallyn. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 15%, adding 108 residents to reach a total of 826. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age cohorts.