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Greater Hobart / Brighton
$444
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
+5.2%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
1,549
People
17 Jul 2026
-1.5%
Growth since 2021
Census
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL60218How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 60218.
1,549
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 1,572 people
1.34 km²
Land area
1,156 /km²
Density
29.5%
Unemployment
1 /yr
Resi approvals
Situated 16 kilometers north-northwest from the Hobart CBD, the suburb of Gagebrook is characterized by its scenic natural setting near the Derwent River, offering local parks, reserves, and several schools that support a family-friendly community. As of May 2026, the population is estimated at 1,549, reflecting minimal variation from the 1,572 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This latest estimate is derived from yearly SA2-level Estimated Resident Population counts and quarterly national address updates. The local housing market features highly affordable properties and a substantial proportion of renters. Demographically, the suburb of Gagebrook is notable for a high concentration of children and teenagers, particularly in the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age brackets, who typically display lower educational attainment and fall within lower income quartiles. The local workforce has a pronounced healthcare employment base, supporting a community that is experiencing moderate overall growth.
Estimated residents are up from 1,572 at the 2021 Census — a change of -23 people, or -1.5%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 287 residents by 2041 — growth of 18.5% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Gagebrook, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 58th percentile nationally.
Constrained supply
Development activity ranks in only the 16th percentile nationally while population growth ranks in the 59th — demand is growing faster than new supply is being approved.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.1% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average resident incomes
Gagebrook ranks in the 4th percentile nationally for income (score 0.4/10).
Lower household incomes can constrain rent growth and buyer depth, and increase sensitivity to interest-rate and cost-of-living pressure.
Weak local employment drivers
Gagebrook ranks in the 2nd percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 0.2/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Below-average amenity provision
Gagebrook ranks in the 12th percentile nationally for amenities (score 1.2/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Lower education outcomes
Gagebrook ranks in the 5th percentile nationally for education (score 0.5/10).
School quality and attainment influence family demand, a key driver of long-term owner-occupier depth.
Weak housing market ranking
Gagebrook ranks in the 4th percentile nationally for housing (score 0.4/10).
A low composite housing ranking suggests the local market has lagged comparable areas on the measures Districts tracks.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Gagebrook. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Gagebrook, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Detail
Analysis of building approval statistics from the ABS allocated to local boundaries shows that the suburb of Gagebrook averages about 1 approved dwelling per year, with a total of 8 residential units approved over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 2 approvals have been documented. Since new homes have attracted an average of only 0.8 additional residents annually per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more choices and potentially driving population numbers above current projections. In addition, commercial approvals reached $638,000 this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the suburb of Gagebrook.
Compared with Greater Hobart, the suburb of Gagebrook displays far less residential construction, falling 89.0% below the regional average per capita. While this limited supply typically supports valuations and demand for existing houses, building numbers have risen lately. This rate is also below the countrywide average, indicating a fully developed locality and potential zoning limitations. Furthermore, all recent additions consisted of detached single-family dwellings, reinforcing the traditional low-density neighborhood layout that caters to households seeking larger properties. The ratio of residents to each home approval stands at roughly 446, indicating a well-established neighborhood.
Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Gagebrook will add 287 citizens by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimate from Districts. With residential construction continuing at its current pace, additions to housing supply may fail to keep up with this growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving home values upward.
No development applications were found in Gagebrook.
0 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 0 | 867 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 2 | 1,076 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 2/100.0% | 829/88.4% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 108/11.6% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 1 | 1,310 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 8 | 6,550 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 2.2 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 1 | 5.2 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | -5.9 | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 445 | 274 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 0 | 272 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 638 | 666,648 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 16 | 58 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Gagebrook has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, public works, and planning changes have a significant influence on neighborhood growth. In total, no new initiatives were recorded by Districts that are expected to impact the locality. Key regional projects include the New Bridgewater Bridge, the Hydrogen Brighton/Bridgewater Project, the New Brighton High School, and the Federal Government Growth Precinct Infrastructure Program - Brighton South, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
Transport & Logistics
ConstructionExtension of a shared path along Main Road in Granton for pedestrians and cyclists, aiming to improve local connectivity and safety.
Source for Main Road Granton Shared Path Extension (opens in new tab)
Transport & Logistics
CompletedOpened on June 1, 2025, the New Bridgewater Bridge is Tasmania's largest ever transport infrastructure project, featuring a 1.2-kilometre four-lane concrete box girder bridge across the River Derwent. It replaces the 78-year-old lift-span bridge, providing enhanced interchanges at Granton and Bridgewater and a 3-metre-wide shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians. As of February 2026, work is focused on the demolition and removal of the old bridge structure, including the removal of the lift span via barge, with all removal activities expected to conclude by mid-2026.
Source 1 for New Bridgewater Bridge (opens in new tab)Source 2 for New Bridgewater Bridge (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
PlanningA precinct structure plan for 109 hectares of land to provide a high-quality housing estate that meets the State's demand for housing, offers a range of housing types and price points, and delivers a design sensitive to environmental and locational characteristics. It involves rezoning Future Urban land to General Residential Zone.
Source 1 for Boyer Road Precinct Plan (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Boyer Road Precinct Plan (opens in new tab)
Retail
PlanningThe Claremont Plaza expansion involves a strategic refurbishment and extension of the existing neighbourhood shopping centre to enhance its convenience-based retail offering. Managed by Region Group, the project aligns with the Greater Glenorchy Plan to revitalize the Claremont village core through improved pedestrian links and expanded specialty retail space. Key focus areas include upgraded food and beverage precincts and modernized parking facilities to serve the growing northern Hobart residential corridor.
Source 1 for Claremont Plaza Refurbishment and Extension (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Claremont Plaza Refurbishment and Extension (opens in new tab)
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
ApprovedA 3.75 hectare mixed-use redevelopment of the former Claremont Primary School site. The project features 315 dwellings, including apartments and townhouses, aimed at providing quality medium-density housing. The precinct includes a childcare centre, cafe, community facilities, and local retail spaces while preserving historic school buildings. Designed by Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects.
Source 1 for Windermere Bay Precinct (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Windermere Bay Precinct (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Gagebrook (TAS), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026No indexed listing in Gagebrook currently maps to an on-market status. New listings appear here as listing events are ingested.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 thistle st, gagebrook, TAS, 7030 | $650K | 24 Aug 2026 | House | 5 | 2 | 6 | 727m² | $894 |
| 30 plymouth rd, gagebrook, TAS, 7030 | $495K | 31 Mar 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 4 | 624m² | $793 |
| 27 briar cres, gagebrook, TAS, 7030 | $492K | 26 Mar 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 2 | 560m² | $879 |
Source: Districts property records · 3 in 2026 · 135 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Gagebrook with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagebrook | — | 1,549 | — | — | — |
| Bridgewater (Tas.) | 2.2 km | 5,070 | — | — | — |
| Old Beach | 2.9 km | 4,800 | — | — | — |
| Granton | 3.6 km | 1,887 | — | — | — |
| Austins Ferry | 3.8 km | 2,760 | — | — | — |
| Brighton (Tas.) | 5.3 km | 5,595 | — | — | — |
| Claremont (Tas.) | 5.4 km | 8,699 | — | — | — |
| Chigwell | 7.3 km | 2,159 | — | — | — |
| Berriedale | 7.4 km | 2,974 | — | — | — |
| Rosetta | 8.5 km | 2,824 | — | — | — |
| Montrose (Tas.) | 9.3 km | 2,198 | — | — | — |
| Risdon Vale | 10.1 km | 3,432 | — | — | — |
| Glenorchy (Tas.) | 10.5 km | 12,105 | — | — | — |
| Lutana | 11.1 km | 2,573 | — | — | — |
| Moonah | 11.3 km | 6,022 | — | — | — |
| West Moonah | 11.6 km | 4,467 | — | — | — |
| Geilston Bay | 11.9 km | 3,658 | — | — | — |
| New Town (Tas.) | 13.0 km | 6,850 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
High percentage of renters
Above-average children per family
Affordable housing options
Notable proportion 15 to 24yo
Elevated proportion 0 to 4yo
Pronounced healthcare employment base
Population growth over recent years well above the national average
Population Growth
5.9
Density
5.4
Development Activity
1.6
Employment Drivers
0.2
Infrastructure Drivers
5.8
Education
0.5
Amenities
1.2
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Population growth drivers in Gagebrook are slightly above average based on Districts' ranking of recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the region and address verifications conducted by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Gagebrook has a projected population of approximately 1,549 in May 2026. This indicates a loss of 23 residents (1.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,572 individuals. The calculation relies on a resident count of 1,547, computed by Districts using the ABS release of June 2025 ERP statistics along with 8 validated new addresses added post-Census. Such a population size results in 1,156 persons per square kilometer, a density that aligns closely with standard results across Districts assessment regions. Natural increase was the primary contributor to local growth, accounting for roughly 53.0% of the population expansion in recent times, though interstate and overseas migration also registered positive gains.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Employment conditions in Gagebrook face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally
Detail
The workforce in the suburb of Gagebrook displays a mixture of professional and manual labor roles, with a strong presence in community and essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 29.5% compiled from local statistical divisions. As of March 2026297 citizens are employed, while the jobless rate sits 25.1% higher than the Greater Hobart benchmark of 4.4%, highlighting potential for improvement, and labor participation is low at 37.8% relative to 63.8% across Greater Hobart. Census statistics indicate that a negligible proportion of residents worked from their homes, although this may reflect the influence of public health restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local citizens are retail trade, accommodation & food services, and health care & social assistance. The retail trade sector is notably prominent, employing workers at times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only of the local workforce, compared to across Greater Hobart. The census ratio of working residents to local jobs suggests this area serves mainly as a residential hub with limited local employment opportunities.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to Districts analysis
Detail
Tax statistics compiled by the ATO at the postcode level for financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in the suburb of Gagebrook recorded a median income of $44,826 and an average income of $49,310. These figures are below national averages and compare to $54,577 and $65,190 respectively across Greater Hobart. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of $49,734 and an average of $54,709 by March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Gagebrook sit within the lowest 0th to 2nd percentiles nationally. Regarding income brackets, the largest cohort consists of 35.7% of residents (552 people) earning weekly incomes in the $400 - 799 range, whereas the primary bracket in the broader region is - at . The concentration of of weekly incomes below underscores the financial difficulties experienced by a major portion of the population. Housing costs present a severe burden, leaving only of income available, which places the area in the nd percentile for affordability.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Gagebrook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Detail
Residential architecture in the suburb of Gagebrook at the time of the Census consisted of 92.4% detached houses and 7.6% other options like townhouses or apartments, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Hobart. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Gagebrook were low at 7.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (15.5%) or renting (76.7%). The median monthly cost for home buyers was $867, which is far lower than the metropolitan Hobart average of $1,517, while the median weekly rent stood at $240 compared to $350 in the wider metro area. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Gagebrook are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Gagebrook has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up 69.5% of all households in the suburb of Gagebrook, consisting of 17.3% couples raising children, 12.6% couples without children, and 37.5% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.5%, with lone person households representing 27.1% and group houses making up 2.7%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents exceeds the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Gagebrook faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
Detail
Local education statistics show low levels of tertiary attainment, with university qualification rates of 4.2% sitting well below the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees represent the main qualification at 3.7%, followed by postgraduate studies at 0.5% and graduate diplomas at a negligible level. Vocational and technical training is common, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 4.9% and certificates at 31.7%.
Enrolment in education is strong, with 37.3% of local citizens participating in formal studies. This includes attending primary schools, in secondary schools, and enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
3.0km · score 9
Child Care
2.2km · score 5
GP
4.2km · score 6
Government Services
9.1km · score 47
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Analysis of public transit options indicates that the suburb of Gagebrook contains 26 active bus stops. These stops are served by 66 routes, providing 4,607 weekly journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with typical residences situated 107 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers commute to outer areas, with cars being the primary mode of transport for 90% of commuters and buses used by 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, below the regional average. A negligible percentage of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Public transport services provide an average of 658 daily runs across all active routes, which represents approximately weekly departures from each individual stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Gagebrook is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Local health assessments point to notable wellness challenges in the suburb of Gagebrook, based on mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term conditions affecting different age groups, while private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 47% of residents (~723 people). This compares to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a nationwide average of 55.7%.
Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 12.8% and 15.3% of the community respectively, while 58.2% of residents reported having no chronic health issues compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Chronic illness rates are elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged and over account for of the population ( people), which is lower than the figure for Greater Hobart. Health outcomes for this older cohort present challenges, with national comparative rankings matching those of the broader community.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The latest Census data sees Gagebrook placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Cultural diversity in the suburb of Gagebrook is lower than typical averages, with 88.4% of the population holding citizenship, 96.7% born in the country, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 26.7% of the community. In terms of relative concentration, Islamic adherents represent 0.8% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Hobart.
Ancestry details show that the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Gagebrook are Australian at 37.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 28.0%, English at 32.3%, and Australian Aboriginal at , which is higher than the regional benchmark of . Other ancestral backgrounds display minor differences, with Welsh origins at (compared to in the region) and Hungarian origins at (matching regionally).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Gagebrook hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide
Detail
The suburb of Gagebrook has a median age of 27, making it younger than Greater Hobart's average of 39 and the national median of 38. The population shows a high concentration of children aged 5 to 14 (18.4%) but fewer retirees aged 65 to 74 (3.6%) compared to Greater Hobart. The proportion of children aged 5 to 14 is also above the national level of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has expanded from 15.7% to 17.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 2.5% to 3.6%. Conversely, the to age group has contracted from to , while the to cohort fell from to . By demographic projections suggest the to age group will grow by people () from to while the to age group is projected to decrease by .
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No child care provision was observed in Gagebrook for any age group.
Detail
Gagebrook currently has an estimated 148 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 70 children aged 0-2 and 46 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 177 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 208. Birth rates in the area have averaged 14.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
9.5
Income
0.4
Age
0.1
Household Composition
6.3
Housing
0.4
Cultural Diversity
0.5
Health
0.4
Housing Cost
0.6
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia from 2024 using 2022 as a baseline are applied to each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and to calculate age cohort shifts after 2032, regional projections from the Tasmanian Government issued in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are utilized, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population changes from municipal to SA2 scales. Future demographic trajectories point to growth exceeding the national median for statistical units, with the suburb of Gagebrook anticipated to expand by 289 individuals by 2041 based on these aggregated figures, representing an increase of 18.5% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 1,549 | 256,734 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | -1.5% | 3.9% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,572 | 247,086 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 53.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 2.0% | 83.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 44.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 18.5% | 11.6% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 1,156 | 151 | 3 |
According to Districts evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, compiled from wider statistical regions, the labour force shrank by 6.4% and employment dropped by 7.5% during the year to March 2026, which pushed unemployment up by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced a 0.1% fall in employment, a 0.2% rise in the labour force, and a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlooks from May-25 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Gagebrook. These forecasts span five and ten year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to project growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Gagebrook's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population forecasts.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 297 | 130,494 | 14,651,372 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 20.6% | 17.3% | 15.2% |
| –Retail Trade | 18.2% | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| –Accommodation & Food | 8.2% | 8.0% | 6.8% |
| Labour Force | 421 | 136,502 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 37.8% | 63.8% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 0.0% | 9.3% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 29.4% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -7.5% | -0.1% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.1% | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 2 | 64 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 49,734 | 60,553 | 63,394 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 54,709 | 72,328 | 81,476 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 44,826 | 54,577 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 49,310 | 65,190 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 825 | 1,542 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 64 (11.7%) | 5,527 (5.6%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 195 (35.7%) | 19,047 (19.3%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 185 (33.9%) | 23,685 (24.0%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 87 (15.9%) | 31,778 (32.2%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 5 (0.9%) | 9,671 (9.8%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 10 (1.8%) | 8,981 (9.1%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 902 | 1,920 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 27 (7.1%) | 1,680 (2.5%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 144 (38.0%) | 7,662 (11.4%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 139 (36.7%) | 16,399 (24.4%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 60 (15.8%) | 25,807 (38.4%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 4 (1.1%) | 8,266 (12.3%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 5 (1.3%) | 7,393 (11.0%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 478 | 776 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 582 (37.6%) | 63,413 (24.7%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 617 (39.8%) | 68,291 (26.6%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 285 (18.4%) | 71,886 (28.0%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 51 (3.3%) | 44,672 (17.4%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 3,081 (1.2%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 14 (0.9%) | 5,391 (2.1%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 47.4% | 24.9% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 2.8% | 18.9% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $400 - 799 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 2,642 | 5,694 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 1 | 4.9 | 5.6 |
Gagebrook at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$444/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
+5.2%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 5.2% year on year to $444/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $240/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 552 | 94,974 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 7.8% | 35.0% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 15.5% | 35.5% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 76.7% | 29.6% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 92.4% | 85.3% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 3.6% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 4.0% | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 867 | 1,517 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 240 | 350 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 15.5% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 69.8% | 38.5% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 14.7% | 48.6% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 932 | 987 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 24.3% | 22.7% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 29.1% | 22.7% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 546 | 98,689 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 554 | 94,980 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 27.1% | 27.7% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 2.7% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 69.5% | 68.1% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 17.3% | 26.8% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 12.6% | 27.9% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 37.5% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 21.4% | 43.0% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 60.1% | 38.7% | 36.5% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 4.2% | 32.8% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 3.7% | 19.6% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 0.5% | 9.9% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 4.9% | 9.2% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 31.7% | 21.7% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 59.1% | 36.2% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 116 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 135 | 40,468 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 783 | 1,001 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 5 | 61 | 100 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School | Primary | 135 | 783 | 0.57 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
4.4km · score 9
Hospital
11km · score 17
Shopping Centre
5.7km · score 17
Banks
9.7km · score 3
Pharmacy
3.6km · score 7
Fitness Centre
5.7km · score 9
Schools
1.1km · score 39
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 26 | 1,706 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 66 | 535 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 4,607 | 52,201 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 96 | 123 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 107 | 1,296 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 62 | 151 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 0.3 | 4.9 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 24 | 482 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 95 | 94 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% | 9.3% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 100.0% | 88.7% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 90.0% | 83.2% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 5.2% | 7.5% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 46.7% | 51.7% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 10.6% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 58.2% | 65.5% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 25.1% | 22.9% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 10.8% | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 5.9% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 8.7% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 12.8% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 15.3% | 10.2% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 7.5% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 3.3% | 19.8% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 96.7% | 80.2% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% | 85.0% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 97.2% | 86.6% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 2.8% | 13.4% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 15.8% | 3.0% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | Australian | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 26.7% | 39.8% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 71.4% | 53.5% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Gagebrook | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 27 | 39 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 5 to 14 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 28.0% | 16.2% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 63.9% | 63.8% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 8.1% | 20.0% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 38.0% | 16.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 56.0% | 57.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Gagebrook currently has no childcare facilities operating within its bounds. With projected population growth of 18.5% between now and 2041, and 19.6% in the under 5 age group in particular. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 37.5%, as well as lower quartile employment and income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 8.7 per 100 residents with 135 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. A lower-than-typical rate which suggests pressure might be taken off local services somewhat by school hubs in nearby areas. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
3 school catchments intersect Gagebrook (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 1,187 children aged under 5 reside, served by 76 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 15.6 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Gagebrook and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts