Mount Stuart (Tas.)

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According to ABS population updates and newer addresses validated by Districts since the Census, Mount Stuart's population is estimated at around 2,440 as of May 2026. This represents a drop of 4 people (0.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 2,444 people. This calculation is derived from the resident population of 2,436, calculated by Districts using the ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus an additional 6 validated new addresses since the Census. The population level results in a density ratio of 2,415 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top quartile of Australian locations evaluated by Districts. In contrast to the 0.2% decline in Mount Stuart since the Census, the broader SA3 area recorded 1.8% growth, showing distinct local demographic paths. Growth locally was mostly supported by overseas migration, which made up approximately 64.0% of all population increases recently.

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Mount Stuart has a workforce with high levels of education, strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and a stable employment situation over the past year, according to Districts statistical area data. In March 2026, 1,451 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.4% below the 4.4% rate in Greater Hobart, while workforce participation was exceptionally high at 70.3% compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. Census data indicates a moderate 14.3% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown circumstances should be taken into account.

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According to the ATO postcode data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Mount Stuart recorded a median income of $55,392 and an average income of $70,933. This exceeds the national averages and compares to $54,577 (median) and $65,190 (average) across Greater Hobart. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates stand at approximately $61,457 for the median and $78,700 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Stuart sit near the 68th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 31.3% of the population (763 individuals) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, similar to the surrounding region where fall in this range. The suburb shows high affluence with earning above per week, which helps support high-end retail and services. After housing costs, residents keep of their income, indicating high purchasing power, and the area is positioned in the th decile for the SEIFA income index.

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According to the latest Census, the housing structure in Mount Stuart consisted of 81.8% houses and 18.2% other types of dwellings like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings across the Hobart metro area. The home ownership rate in Mount Stuart was significantly higher than the Hobart metro average, reaching 43.4%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (31.4%) or rented (25.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,789, which is higher than the Hobart metro average of $1,517, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to $350 in the metro area. On a national level, mortgage payments in Mount Stuart are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.

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Family households represent 66.8% of the local area, which includes 28.6% couples with children, 29.5% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.2%, consisting of lone person households at 27.7% and group households at 5.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average for Greater Hobart.

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Educational attainment in Mount Stuart is substantially higher than broader indicators, as 54.3% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.9%) and graduate diplomas (6.7%). Vocational training is held by 20.5% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (11.2%).

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Public transport services in Mount Stuart include 16 active stops consisting of bus routes. These stops are served by 52 distinct routes, which provide 2,166 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 169 meters from their nearest stop. As a residential suburb, most workers commute outside the area, with cars being the main transport mode at 74%, followed by 15% who walk and 6% who use buses. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per home. Approximately 14.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Health metrics show positive outcomes throughout Mount Stuart, based on Districts analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, showing low rates of common health conditions across all ages, and the private health insurance rate is very high at approximately 55% of the population (~1,348 people). This compares to 51.7% across Greater Hobart.

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Mount Stuart has higher than average cultural diversity, with 22.2% of residents born overseas and 13.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 31.8% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Greater Hobart.

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The median age of 41 years in Mount Stuart is slightly higher than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of 45 - 54 year-olds (12.8%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (13.2%) than in Greater Hobart. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 12.7% to 15.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 4.6% to 6.2%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 group has decreased from 15.0% to 13.2% and the 45 to group has declined from to . Looking forward to demographic projections indicate shifts in the age structure of Mount Stuart. The to bracket is projected to increase, adding people () from to while the to and to groups are expected to shrink.

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Mount Stuart currently has an estimated 90 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 71 children aged 0-2 and 48 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 91 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 214. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.8 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.