Midway Point (Tas.)

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Midway Point has an estimated residency of 3,547 people as of May 2026, calculated from regional demographic updates and address verifications conducted by Districts since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census figure of 3,384 residents, this represents an addition of 163 people (4.8%). This growth is derived from a base population of 3,467 calculated from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population data, supplemented by 145 validated new addresses since the Census. The suburb of Midway Point features a population density of 1,673 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level recorded across Australia. The suburb of Midway Point recorded a 4.8% growth rate, outpacing both the broader SA4 region (3.9%) and Greater Hobart, making it a regional leader in expansion. The primary catalyst for this growth was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 66.0% of the overall population gains, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively.

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Midway Point is home to a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.2%. As of March 2026, 1,727 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.2% below the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%. Participation in the labor force is closely aligned with the Greater Hobart figure of 63.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 8.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely impacted by pandemic restrictions.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates a median income of $54,245 and an average income of $60,530 in the suburb of Midway Point. These figures sit below the national average and contrast with Greater Hobart's median of $54,577 and average of $65,190. Adjusting for a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $60,185 for the median and $67,158 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual incomes are modest, placing between the 36th and 44th percentiles. The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 37.5% of residents (1,330 people), compared to 32.2% across the wider region. Affordability pressures are significant, with residents retaining only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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Census data reveals that standalone houses make up 96.0% of the housing stock in Midway Point, with the remaining 4.0% comprising semi-detached structures, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Hobart metro where houses represent 85.3% and other structures make up 14.7%. The home ownership rate of 28.2% lags behind the metropolitan Hobart average, with the remaining residential properties occupied by mortgage holders (47.8%) or tenants (24.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,404 and the median weekly rent was $370, which compares to metropolitan averages of $1,517 and $350. Nationally, Midway Point housing costs are lower than the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and the national rent median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 71.2%, consisting of couples with offspring at 26.4%, couples without children at 29.8%, and single parents at 13.9%. The remaining 28.8% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 26.1% and group living situations at 2.7%. The median household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the average across Greater Hobart.

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Educational attainment is a key challenge in the area, with university graduation rates of 19.0% sitting well below the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and vocational skills are highly represented, with 42.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade or technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (31.5%).

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Public transport options include 2 active stops within Midway Point serviced by buses. There are 5 distinct routes operating across these stops, delivering a total of 1,244 weekly passenger journeys. Commuters face limited transit access, with an average distance of 763 meters to the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel out of the area, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of trips. Households average 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low 8.1% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during the pandemic.

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An analysis of mortality figures and the prevalence of chronic illnesses reveals notable health difficulties in Midway Point across multiple age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 51% of the population (~1,814 people).

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The local population exhibits lower cultural diversity than average, with 87.1% of residents born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 94.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.1% of the population. The most pronounced deviation from regional norms is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.8% of the community compared to 1.1% in Greater Hobart.

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The median age of 38 matches the national figure and is close to the Greater Hobart average of 39. The 35 - 44 cohort is disproportionately represented at 15.3%, while the 15 - 24 cohort is under-represented at 9.8%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 13.6% to 15.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.2% to 6.5%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.6% to 10.5%. Projections indicate that by 2041, the 45 to 54 cohort will grow by people (), rising from to while the to and to groups are projected to shrink.

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Midway Point currently has an estimated 219 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 115 children aged 0-2 and 76 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 4% by 2041 (to approximately 228 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 318. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.