Cygnet (Tas.)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and verified new address data by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Cygnet has an estimated resident count of 1,939 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 197 residents (11.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,742 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,936, modeled by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 86 validated new addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 34 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious living environment. The 11.3% rate of growth in the suburb of Cygnet since the 2021 census was higher than the Tasmanian average (4.0%) and the Rest of Tas. region, establishing the locality as a leading growth area. This demographic expansion was chiefly powered by net interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 68.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though all demographic components, including international arrivals and natural increase, remained positive.

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Based on Districts aggregation of local data, Cygnet possesses a skilled workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and job growth estimated at 12.9% over the course of the past year. In March 2026, there were 736 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.8% higher than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Tas., while participation in the workforce remains low at 48.2% compared to 58.8% regionally. Census returns show a modest 15.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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Based on Districts' compilation of postcode-level ATO records for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Cygnet recorded a median income of $38,950 and an average income of $49,309. These figures sit below the national average and compare to median and average levels of $49,689 and $59,358 in Regional Tas. respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $43,215 for the median and $54,708 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes for Cygnet between the 4th and 5th percentiles nationally. Income distribution figures show the largest segment covers 31.7% of residents (614 people) earning between $400 - whereas in the metropolitan zone the largest cohort of falls in the - band. With of residents earning under /week, a significant portion of the community operates on tight budgets. Housing cost pressures are highly pronounced, with only of income left over after housing costs, ranking in the th percentile.

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Residential property types in Cygnet at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.7% free-standing houses and 6.2% other types of housing, such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings in Regional Tas. Outright home ownership in Cygnet was higher than the regional average at 45.1%, with the rest of the properties being paid off via mortgages (31.7%) or occupied by tenants (23.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,280 sat above the regional average of $1,274, while the median weekly rental cost was $285 compared to $250 across Regional Tas. From a national perspective, mortgage repayments in Cygnet are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 66.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 22.9%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single-parent homes at 14.8%. The remaining 33.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 31.8% and group living situations accounting for 1.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 residents is slightly larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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The local educational profile is distinct compared to the broader region, with tertiary qualification rates (24.9% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the Rest of Tas. average of 19.3%, showing a clear local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 33.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (24.2%).

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Public transport options include 1 active stop operating within Cygnet, providing bus services. This stop is served by 8 separate routes that combine to offer 1,413 weekly passenger journeys. Transport options are considered limited, with local residents living an average of 797 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 88% and walking accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average. Additionally, 15.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.

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The local population faces prominent health challenges according to Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the incidence of chronic illnesses, which are relatively common across younger and older demographics alike, while the take-up of private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the population (~905 people). This compares to 49.1% in Regional Tas. and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cygnet has a lower level of cultural diversity than the national average, with 82.6% of residents born in Australia, 89.6% holding citizenship, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 42.6% of the population. The most visible statistical variance is in the Other category, which represents 0.7% of residents, aligning with the regional rate of 0.7%.

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The median age of 46 years in Cygnet is close to the Regional Tas. average of 45 and sits well above the Australian median of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 (16.1%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (7.6%) than the regional average. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 7.2% to 10.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.1% to 12.8%. In contrast, the 55 to bracket has fallen from to , and the to cohort decreased from to . Demographic models suggest the local age profile will shift considerably by . The to group is set to expand by people (), growing from to . Older residents aged and above are projected to account for of the population growth, highlighting local aging trends, while the to and to age brackets are expected to shrink.

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Cygnet currently has an estimated 89 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 46 children aged 0-2 and 31 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 84 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 158. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.