Mornington (Tas.)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the suburb of Mornington (Tas.)'s population is estimated at around 2,408 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 61 people (2.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,469 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,392, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 570 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

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The suburb of Mornington (Tas.) possesses a capable labor force, with strong representation in key service sectors and an unemployment rate of 7.1% based on localized statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 1,133 employed locals, which places the unemployment rate 2.7% higher than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%. Labor force participation stands at 61.6%, which is somewhat lower than the 63.8% recorded across Greater Hobart. Census statistics indicate that a minor 5.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that personal earnings in the suburb of Mornington (Tas.) sit below the national benchmark, with a recorded median income of $46,280 and an average income of $56,272. This is lower than the Greater Hobart figures of $54,577 for median income and $65,190 for average income. Adjusting these figures for a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $51,348 for the median and $62,434 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Mornington (Tas.) are relatively low, falling between the 30th and 31st percentiles. The largest portion of the workforce, comprising 35.6% of residents (857 residents), earns between $1,500 and weekly, which is similar to the wider region where fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The housing stock in the suburb of Mornington (Tas.) at the time of the last Census was dominated by separate houses at 95.4%, with semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings making up the remaining 4.6%. This compares to a mix of 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative dwellings across metro Hobart. Homeownership rates in the suburb of Mornington (Tas.) lagged the metropolitan average at 27.6%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (39.6%) or renting (32.8%). The median mortgage payment of $1,387 per month was lower than the Hobart metro average of $1,517, while the median weekly rent was $340 compared to $350 across metro Hobart. On a national level, mortgage costs are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the countrywide figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 66.8%, which includes couples with children at 24.3%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parents at 17.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.2%, consisting of single-person households at 28.1% and group shared homes at 5.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 individuals is identical to the Greater Hobart average.

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Educational outcomes in the area show room for improvement, as the proportion of residents with a university qualification stands at 22.2%, which is lower than the 32.8% average for the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is common, with 35.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificate-level qualifications at 27.1%.

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There are 34 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Mornington (Tas.), which are serviced by 80 routes that provide a total of 4,645 passenger trips each week. Access to public transport is highly rated, with residents living an average of 113 meters from their nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb for employment. Private cars are the primary mode of travel at 87%, followed by buses at 9%. Average car ownership is 1.4 vehicles per household. A small proportion of residents, 5.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators highlight key challenges in the suburb of Mornington (Tas.), based on analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, which affect both younger and older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 49% of the population, which represents about 1,191 people. This is lower than the 51.7% recorded across Greater Hobart and the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Mornington (Tas.) has a lower proportion of multicultural residents than the national average, with citizens making up 85.2% of the population, 84.3% of residents born in Australia, and 87.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.4% of the population. The most notable variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.2% of the population compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart.

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With a median age of 35, the suburb of Mornington (Tas.) is younger than Greater Hobart, which has a median age of 39, and sits slightly below the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 21.3% compared to Greater Hobart, whereas the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 8.4%. This 25 - 34 concentration is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 13.2% to 15.7% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort expanded from 20.0% to 21.3%. Conversely, the 15 to age group fell from to , and the to group decreased from to . Looking forward to projections suggest significant demographic shifts in the suburb of Mornington (Tas.). The to age group is expected to grow by (an increase of people), rising from to while the to and to age brackets are projected to experience declines.

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Mornington currently has an estimated 163 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 92 children aged 0-2 and 61 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 16% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 170 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 209. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.