Berriedale (Tas.)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Berriedale is estimated to have a population of 2,853 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 52 individuals (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,905 residents. This demographic change is calculated from the estimated resident population of 2,853, determined by Districts through analysing the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 18 additional validated new addresses since the Census. This population size results in a density of 689 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with averages recorded in areas studied by Districts. In contrast to the 1.8% decline in the suburb of Berriedale since the census, the broader SA3 region grew by 1.1%, demonstrating contrasting demographic paths. Overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic growth in the area, accounting for roughly 84.0% of all population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Berriedale has a workforce with solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.0%, compiled from statistical data by Districts. As of March 2026, there are 1,283 working residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.6% higher than the Greater Hobart average of 4.4%. Workforce participation is also considerably lower, standing at 57.5% compared to 63.8% in Greater Hobart. According to Census responses, only 6.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic should be taken into account.

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Based on the latest ATO postcode statistics for the financial year 2023 released by Districts, the median income of taxpayers in the suburb of Berriedale is $49,457, with an average income of $53,620. These figures are below the national average and compare to a median of $54,577 and average of $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023 results in updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $54,873 for the median and $59,491 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census shows that personal, family, and household incomes in the suburb of Berriedale fall between the 17th and 25th percentiles nationally. The largest income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 28.5% of residents (813 people), mirroring the broader region where of the population falls into this bracket. Affordability pressures are significant, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The mix of housing in the suburb of Berriedale at the most recent Census consisted of 83.5% houses and 16.5% other housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings across the Hobart metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Berriedale matched the Hobart metro level of 33.9%, while the remaining homes were occupied by buyers with a mortgage (33.9%) or tenants (32.2%). The median mortgage payment of $1,377 per month was lower than the Hobart metro average of $1,517, and the median rent was $320 per week compared to the metro average of $350. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Berriedale are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 65.9% of households in the suburb of Berriedale, consisting of couples with children at 24.0%, couples without children at 24.7%, and single parent households at 16.2%. The remaining 34.1% are non-family households, which consist of single person households at 30.6% and shared group households at 3.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average for Greater Hobart.

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Educational attainment in the area is lower than average, with university completion rates at 19.5%, which is well below the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. This highlights a need as well as a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.0%, followed by post-graduate studies at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Technical and vocational credentials are common, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificate level training at 26.5%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Berriedale include 23 operational stops, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 59 separate routes, providing a total of 3,663 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 242 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, most workers travel outside the area, with cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90% and buses at 7%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 per home. A small proportion of residents (6.7%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Health indicators show notable difficulties in the suburb of Berriedale, according to Districts data on mortality and chronic illness rates which impact both young and old cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population (~1,381 people). This compares to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity is below average in the suburb of Berriedale, with citizens representing 86.7% of the population, 84.9% born in Australia, and 88.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.1% of the population. The most notable variation is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.0% of the population compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart.

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The median age of 40 in the suburb of Berriedale is similar to the Greater Hobart average of 39 and slightly older than the Australian average of 38. The cohort aged 85 and over is strongly represented at 4.1% compared to Greater Hobart, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is less common at 14.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 12.3% to 13.7%, and the 65 to 74 group has grown from 10.0% to 11.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.5% to 10.1%. Forecasts for 2041 indicate demographic shifts in the suburb of Berriedale, led by the to age group which is expected to increase by ( people), rising from to . In contrast, the to and to brackets are expected to shrink.

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Berriedale currently has an estimated 159 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 100 children aged 0-2 and 67 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 161 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 296. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.