Youngtown - Relbia

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Youngtown - Relbia's population is around 5,306 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 385 people (7.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,921 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,254 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 177 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 355 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Youngtown - Relbia's 7.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.2%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 90.1% of overall 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected, with the area expected to increase by 346 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 5.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Youngtown - Relbia among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Youngtown - Relbia has recorded around 62 residential properties granted approval annually, totalling 311 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 1.2 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-matched, fostering stable market dynamics, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $269,000. There have also been $4.1 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus.

Compared to the Rest of Tas., Youngtown - Relbia records 182.0% more building activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice, though construction activity has eased recently. This activity is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 87.0% standalone homes and 13.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 116 people per approval, Youngtown - Relbia reflects a developing area.

Future projections show Youngtown - Relbia adding 294 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Youngtown - Relbia has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Oakden Park Residential Estate, Gudvar Street Residential Development, Youngtown IGA Redevelopment, and Kings Meadows Community Health Centre Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market in Youngtown - Relbia shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Youngtown - Relbia has a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of just 2.1%. As of December 2025, 2,655 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (62.8% compared to Regional Tas.'s 58.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 2.3% of local workers, below Regional Tas.'s 8.4%. 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, the 12-month period saw the labour force decrease by 1.9% while employment declined by 1.9%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Regional Tas. recorded employment growth of 1.8%, labour force growth of 1.5%, with unemployment falling 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Youngtown - Relbia. 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 Youngtown - Relbia's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The Youngtown - Relbia SA2's income level is just below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Youngtown - Relbia SA2's median income among taxpayers is $55,349 and the average income stands at $65,567, which compares to figures for Regional Tas.'s of $49,689 and $59,358 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $60,663 (median) and $71,861 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Youngtown - Relbia, between the 31st and 38th percentiles. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.8% of residents (1,634 people), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 28.5%. Housing costs are manageable with 87.2% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 35th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Youngtown - Relbia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Youngtown - Relbia, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Youngtown - Relbia was in line with that of Regional Tas., at 39.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (41.3%) or rented (19.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Regional Tas. average at $1,313, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $295, compared to Regional Tas.'s $1,274 and $250. Nationally, Youngtown - Relbia's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 69.8% of all households, comprising 27.6% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

Youngtown - Relbia faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.6%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (27.8%).

A substantial 24.1% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 3.0% 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 29 active transport stops operating within Youngtown - Relbia, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 89 individual routes, collectively providing 7,087 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 308 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. A relatively low 7.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,012 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 244 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Youngtown - Relbia is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Youngtown - Relbia, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover slightly lags the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,753 people), compared to 49.1% across Regional Tas..

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.0 and 9.2% of residents, respectively, while 62.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas.. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,217 people), which is lower than the 24.9% in Regional Tas.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Youngtown - Relbia is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Youngtown - Relbia was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 89.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.1% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Youngtown - Relbia is Christianity, which makes up 46.5% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 1.3% of the population, compared to 1.1% across Regional Tas..

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Youngtown - Relbia are English, comprising 35.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 34.1% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 1.8% of Youngtown - Relbia (vs 1.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 2.4% (vs 4.1%) and Samoan at 0.1% (vs 0.0%).

Youngtown - Relbia's median age exceeds the national pattern

Youngtown - Relbia's median age of 42 years stands marginally below Regional Tas.'s 45 while well above the 38-year national average. Relative to Regional Tas., Youngtown - Relbia has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (13.8%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (10.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 11.1% to 11.9% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 10.2% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 11.8% to 10.6%. By 2041, Youngtown - Relbia is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 22% (144 people), reaching 805 from 660. On the other hand, the 65 to 74 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.