South Hobart - Fern Tree

TAS

South Hobart - Fern Tree is a declining suburb in TAS with 6,752 residents.

SA2 code: 601051032
State: TAS

Population

6,752

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

-0.4%

3yr: -1.5% · 10yr: +9.1%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$380/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,827/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — South Hobart - Fern Tree (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: -1.5%5yr: -0.4%10yr: +9.1%Total: +20.3%

Population grew from 5,614 to 6,752 over 24 years, averaging 0.8% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 2.7%

Almost entirely detached houses (76.2%), owner-occupied (71%), built for families (41% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 76%

1,952 houses343 townhouses266 apartments

Tenure

Owned 37%

Mortgage 34%

Renting 29%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

259 (10.1%)

2 bed

662 (25.9%)

3 bed

1,038 (40.6%)

4 bed

468 (18.3%)

5 bed

99 (3.9%)

6+ bed

32 (1.3%)

South Hobart - Fern Tree

Population over time — South Hobart - Fern Tree (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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