East Devonport (Tas.)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the broader region, combined with new residential addresses verified by Districts since the Census, indicates that the suburb of East Devonport has a population of approximately 4,485 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 101 people (2.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,384 residents. The estimate of 4,485 inhabitants is derived by Districts from the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics, along with 97 new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 369 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and potential capacity for future residential development. The suburb of East Devonport's 2.3% rate of growth post-census is within 1.5 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (3.8%), displaying solid underlying growth trends. Net arrivals from abroad served as the primary source of demographic gains, representing virtually the exclusive driver of growth in the area lately.

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The suburb of East Devonport features a diverse employment profile consisting of both white-collar and blue-collar roles across multiple sectors, with an unemployment rate of 8.1% and job growth estimated at 2.0% over the previous year, according to Districts statistical area data. In March 2026, the employed population numbered 1,720 residents. The local unemployment rate exceeds the Regional Tas. benchmark of 3.9% by 4.2 percentage points, highlighting potential for improvement, while workforce participation is notably low at 49.9% compared to 58.8% for Regional Tas. Census records indicate that only 5.4% of employed residents worked from their homes, though these figures were likely influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the suburb of East Devonport are below the national average, with a median of $38,316 and an average of $45,219. By comparison, Regional Tas. recorded a median income of $49,689 and an average of $59,358. Adjusting for a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $42,512 for the median and $50,170 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that personal, family, and household incomes in the area all rank within the lowest national percentiles, specifically between the 1st and 4th percentiles. In terms of distribution, the largest cohort consists of 34.9% of residents (1,565 people) who fall into the $400 - weekly income bracket, contrasting with the wider region where the - bracket is the most common at . The fact that of households earn under weekly highlights the financial difficulties experienced by many in the community. Housing affordability is a pressing issue, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the rd percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of East Devonport consisted of 85.7% detached houses and 14.3% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, or other formats, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative options across Regional Tas. Home ownership rates lagged behind the regional average, with 34.3% of dwellings owned outright, while the remaining homes were either being purchased with a mortgage (22.7%) or occupied by tenants (43.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the regional average of $1,274, standing at $1,059, while the median weekly rent was $235 compared to the Regional Tas. median of $250. On a national level, local mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 62.5%, which includes 17.3% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 18.0% single-parent households. The remaining 37.5% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 33.9% and group living situations representing 3.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 residents is slightly below the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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The local community experiences lower rates of higher education, with only 11.4% of residents holding a university degree compared to the national average of 30.4%, representing a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. In contrast, vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, including 7.2% with advanced diplomas and 30.2% holding certificates.

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Based on Districts' evaluation of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic health issues, the suburb of East Devonport faces significant health struggles that affect both younger and older residents, while the rate of private health insurance is particularly low, covering approximately 45% of the population (~2,022 people). This is below the 49.1% coverage rate observed across Regional Tas. and the national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of East Devonport is lower than average, with citizens representing 86.6% of the population, 86.7% of residents born in Australia, and 93.5% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 41.8% of the community. However, the most pronounced religious overrepresentation is among followers of Judaism, who account for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% proportion seen across Regional Tas.

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The median age of 44 in the suburb of East Devonport is close to the Regional Tas. median of 45, though it is older than the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 13.5% of the population compared to Regional Tas., while the 55 - 64 cohort is less common at 12.4%. Post-2021 Census analysis shows the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 9.8% to 11.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.2% to 9.8%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 13.7% to 12.6%. By the age structure is projected to undergo significant changes, led by a increase in the to cohort (an increase of people), growing from to . The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged + accounting for of all projected population growth, while declines are forecast for the to and to age groups.

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East Devonport currently has an estimated 246 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 138 children aged 0-2 and 91 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 235 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 388. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.