Dynnyrne (Tas.)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region and address records validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Dynnyrne has an estimated resident population of approximately 1,556 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 77 residents, or 4.7%, from the 1,633 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from the resident population of 1,556, projected by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside 13 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,065 residents per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with standard benchmarks observed across other localities analyzed by Districts. The primary driver of local population increase was international migration, which accounted for approximately 93.0% of the total demographic gains during recent times.

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The local workforce is highly qualified with a notable concentration of professionals, and the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%, according to aggregated regional statistics. In March 2026861 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.0% above the 4.4% recorded for Greater Hobart, while the participation rate is very similar to the regional average of 63.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 13.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled for the 2023 financial year indicates that income levels are close to the national average. The median income for taxpayers is $40,082, while the average income is $67,975, compared to Greater Hobart averages of $54,577 and $65,190 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be around $44,471 for the median and $75,418 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings sit at the 15th percentile with $627, whereas household earnings perform better at the 53rd percentile. Looking at income brackets, the largest group comprises 29.0% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, representing 451 residents, which is similar to the regional distribution where fall into this category. High housing costs take up of income, though solid earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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Residential structures at the time of the latest Census consisted of 77.7% separate houses and 22.3% alternative housing types such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings across the Hobart metropolitan area. Home ownership rates were equivalent to the metropolitan average at 35.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged at 30.2% or rented at 34.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,993 was notably higher than the metropolitan average of $1,517, while the median weekly rent was $425 compared to the metropolitan median of $350. Nationally, mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national median of $375.

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Families make up 60.4% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 25.0%, couples without children at 29.6%, and single parent households at 5.0%. The remaining 39.6% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 25.0% and group households making up 13.9%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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Educational attainment levels are exceptionally high, with 56.3% of residents aged 15 and older holding a tertiary degree, compared to 25.5% across Tasmania and 30.4% nationally. This high level of academic qualifications positions the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 30.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational education accounts for 16.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 8.9%.

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Analysis of public transit options indicates there are 6 active transit stops within the suburb of Dynnyrne, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 23 distinct routes that provide a total of 2,282 passenger trips per week. Transit access is good, with residents living an average of 239 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the neighborhood to commute, with private cars remaining the primary transit mode at 67%, followed by 18% walking and 9% taking the bus. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 13.2% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic.

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Local health data indicates very positive outcomes, with low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic conditions across all age cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 54% of the population, representing about 841 individuals. This compares to a coverage rate of 51.7% across Greater Hobart.

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The area shows a high degree of multiculturalism, with 38.6% of residents born outside Australia and 35.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 26.6%. The most notable statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Hobart.

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The median age of residents is 29 years, which is lower than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a high concentration of young people aged 15 to 24 at 26.3%, but fewer residents in the 55 to 64 bracket at 7.0%. The proportion of 15 to 24 year-olds is much higher than the national average of 12.7%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 22.4% to 26.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 3.6% to 6.2%. In contrast, the to group fell from to , and the to cohort declined from to . Demographic projections suggest the age profile will change by with the to cohort expected to grow by people, or , increasing from to residents, while the to and to age brackets are projected to contract.

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Dynnyrne currently has an estimated 31 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 32 children aged 0-2 and 21 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 42% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 36 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 135. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.