Geeveston (Tas.)

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Based on study of ABS demographic adjustments for the wider region, and fresh addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Geeveston is calculated to be approximately 1,505 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 74 people (5.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,431 people. The variation is derived from the resident population of 1,493, calculated by Districts following analysis of the most recent ERP data publish by the ABS (June 2025) along with a further 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density ratio of 6.5 persons per square kilometer, a status offering abundant space per individual. The 5.2% growth of the suburb of Geeveston since the 2021 census was higher than the state (4.0%), as well as the Rest of Tas., establishing it as a growth frontrunner in the territory. Population expansion for the locality was chiefly prompted by interstate migration which made up roughly 48.0% of total population additions during recent times, though all indicators including overseas migration and natural growth were positive contributors.

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The suburb of Geeveston features a skilled workforce, with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and 9.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026606 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.9% above Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation lags significantly (51.8% compared to Regional Tas.'s 58.8%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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The suburb of Geeveston shows a median taxpayer income of $43,555 and an average of $51,129 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional Tas.'s median income of $49,689 and average income of $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $48,324 (median) and $56,728 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in the suburb of Geeveston all fall between the 7th and 7th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 30.1% of the population (453 individuals) fall within the $400 - 799 income range, differing from patterns across the metropolitan region where - dominates with . While housing costs are modest with of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the th percentile nationally.

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Dwelling structure within the suburb of Geeveston, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within the suburb of Geeveston was beyond that of Regional Tas., at 43.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (41.4%) or rented (14.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional Tas. average at $1,083, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $270, compared to Regional Tas.'s $1,274 and $250. Nationally, the suburb of Geeveston's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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Family households dominate at 68.6% of all households, comprising 26.1% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.4%, with lone person households at 29.6% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (18.9%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (28.0%).

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Health data reveals substantial challenges facing the suburb of Geeveston, based on Districts' assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~713 people). The national average is 55.7%.

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The suburb of Geeveston was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.3% of its population born in Australia, 89.9% being citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. The main religion in the suburb of Geeveston was found to be Christianity, which makes up 37.2% of people in the suburb of Geeveston. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.6% across Regional Tas..

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With a median age of 44, the suburb of Geeveston is comparable to the Regional Tas. figure of 45 though significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 5 - 14 age group shows strong representation at 12.4% compared to Regional Tas., whereas the 15 - 24 cohort is less prevalent at 8.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.1% to 9.4% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 8.9% to 11.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 16.2% to 13.7% and the 35 to group dropped from to . By the suburb of Geeveston is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the to group will grow by ( people), reaching from . The aging population dynamic is clear, with those + comprising of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.

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Geeveston currently has an estimated 82 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 41 children aged 0-2 and 27 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 88 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 113. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.