Howrah (Tas.)

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According to municipal data updates and recently confirmed addresses from Districts since the Census, the suburb of Howrah has a residency of approximately 9,687 residents as of May 2026. This indicates a gain of 142 people (1.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 9,545 people. This shift is derived from a local resident base of 9,656, calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population release alongside 179 new validated addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers yield a density of 1,310 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations evaluated by Districts. The suburb's 1.5% post-census growth tracks within 2.4 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.9%), showing solid local growth conditions. This expansion was mostly fueled by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 68.0% of the total population gains over the recent timeframe.

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The local workforce is characterized by strong educational credentials and solid representation in key public service sectors, with the unemployment rate sitting at a low 2.5% according to aggregated local data. By March 2026, there were 4,843 employed residents, keeping the local unemployment rate 1.9% below the Greater Hobart average of 4.4%. However, labor force participation is slightly lower, standing at 60.7% compared to 63.8% across Greater Hobart. Census statistics indicate that a modest 9.4% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to the latest postcode-level tax data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in the area is $56,106, with an average of $67,922. These figures are close to national averages and compare to a median of $54,577 and average of $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $62,250 for the median and $75,359 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes around the 53rd percentile nationally. Furthermore, 33.1% of the local population (representing 3,206 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly range, which is very similar to the regional share of . After accounting for housing expenses, households retain of their income, indicating solid financial capacity, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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The housing profile at the time of the latest Census was dominated by separate houses at 95.2%, with multi-unit dwellings, townhouses, and other formats accounting for the remaining 4.8%, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings across metropolitan Hobart. Home ownership rates are notably higher than the metro average at 44.9%, with 36.5% of homes being purchased with a mortgage and 18.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,690, which is higher than the Hobart metro median of $1,517. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to $350 across metropolitan Hobart. Compared nationally, local mortgage costs are below the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 71.6%, consisting of couples with children at 29.0%, couples without children at 31.4%, and single-parent households at 10.1%. The remaining 28.4% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 25.7% and group housing setups at 2.5%. The average household size is 2.4 residents, matching the figure for Greater Hobart.

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The local population displays a strong educational background compared to the wider region, with tertiary graduation rates at 31.2% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the Tasmanian average of 25.5% and the SA3 average of 28.9%. Among those with university degrees, bachelor programs are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 33.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 22.1%.

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Public transit networks include 68 active stops within the suburb of Howrah, consisting of bus services. These stops support 176 distinct routes, which combine to offer 11,936 passenger services weekly. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 179 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the vast majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode at 88% and buses at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 cars per household. A low 9.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Based on health indicators, mortality rates, and chronic illness data analyzed by Districts, health outcomes are closely aligned with national norms, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across all age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is relatively high, covering roughly 54% of the population (~5,238 people), compared to 51.7% across the Greater Hobart region.

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The local population shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 84.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.0% holding citizenship, and 90.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 47.0% of the community. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% of the population compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart.

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The local median age of 43 years is higher than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, the area has a higher share of residents aged 75 - 84 (10.7%) but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (11.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 12.7% to 14.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 9.3% to 10.7%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 13.1% to 11.5%, and the 65 to group declined from to . Projections to indicate notable shifts, with the to group expected to increase by ( people) to reach from while the to age cohort is projected to contract by people.

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Howrah currently has an estimated 464 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 268 children aged 0-2 and 179 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 474 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 841. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.