Mowbray (Tas.)

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According to investigations of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region alongside newly confirmed residential locations verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Mowbray (Tas.) has an estimated residency of roughly 4,146 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 98 individuals (2.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count was 4,048 people. The trend is derived from the resident count of 4,136 determined by Districts through analysing the June 2025 release of ERP figures by the ABS, in addition to 25 verified new addresses identified after the Census date. This population size yields a density of 446 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for prospective development. The suburb of Mowbray (Tas.) registered a 2.4% post-census expansion, which is within 0.2 percentage points of the SA3 region (2.6%), highlighting competitive local growth dynamics. In recent times, population increases in this locality were chiefly supported by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for about of the overall population rise.

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Mowbray features an experienced workforce employed across a variety of sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.3%, derived from statistical data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, 2,041 local residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 2.3% higher than the Regional Tas. level of 3.9%, and participation in the labor force was relatively typical (60.9% compared with 58.8% in Regional Tas.). Census records indicate that a minor 3.9% of the working population conducted their jobs from home, although the influence of COVID-19 containment measures should be kept in mind.

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Income levels in Mowbray sit below the national benchmark based on the latest ATO records compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year. The median taxpayer income in the area is $42,608 and the average taxpayer income is $47,116, which compare with figures of $49,689 and $59,358 respectively for Regional Tas. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current figures would be approximately $47,274 for the median and $52,275 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Mowbray all rank in the bottom 9th to 10th percentiles nationwide. The records show the dominant bracket consists of 31.6% of taxpayers earning between $800 and $1,499 weekly (representing residents), whereas the regional profile is led by the to bracket at . Housing cost pressures are intense, with only of earnings left over after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The mix of housing in Mowbray at the time of the latest Census consisted of 84.6% stand-alone houses and 15.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, units, and alternative housing), compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings across Regional Tas. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Mowbray was lower than the regional standard, standing at 25.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (23.3%) or tenants renting their homes (51.1%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly below the Regional Tas. average at $1,050, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $290, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,274 and $250. Nationally, mortgage costs in Mowbray are substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are also well below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 58.8%, which includes 21.7% couples raising children, 20.6% couples without children at home, and 14.9% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.2%, with single-person households representing 31.2% and share houses comprising 9.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 individuals is larger than the Regional Tas. standard of 2.3.

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The educational footprint of the area is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates (25.9% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the Rest of Tas. average of 19.3%, showing the value placed on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Practical and technical skills are also common, with 29.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.5%) and certificates (22.5%).

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Analysis of public transit options shows 7 operational transit stops within Mowbray, serviced by a combination of bus routes. These locations are connected to 37 separate routes, which provide 2,570 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is categorized as moderate, with residents living an average of 526 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 87%, while 5% of residents walk to work. Vehicle rates average 1.2 per home, which is below the regional norm. A low 3.9% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era circumstances.

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Health records point to notable difficulties in Mowbray, based on Districts assessments of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses, which are evident across both younger and older age brackets, alongside a particularly low rate of private health coverage, which stands at roughly 46% of the population (~1,900 people). This compares to a rate of 49.1% across Regional Tas. and a national average of 55.7%.

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Mowbray displays greater cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 33.1% of residents born outside Australia and 30.2% communicating in a language other than English at home. The primary religious affiliation in Mowbray is Christianity, accounting for 36.2% of the community. However, the most pronounced overrepresentation occurs in the Other category, which represents 3.2% of local residents compared to 0.7% across Regional Tas.

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Having a median age of 32, Mowbray is younger than the Regional Tas. median of 45 and also below the Australian standard of 38 years. Compared with Regional Tas. averages, the cohort aged 25 to 34 is highly represented (22.9% locally), whereas the 65 to 74 age group is underrepresented (7.3%). The local concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is far higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the group aged 35 to 44 has grown from 12.5% to 15.2% of the population, while the cohort aged 55 to 64 rose from 9.9% to 11.0%. Conversely, children aged to decreased from to and the to bracket fell from to . Demographic projections suggest Mowbray's age profile will shift substantially by . The group aged to is expected to see significant growth, expanding by people () from to . Senior groups aged and over are projected to drive of the total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. Meanwhile, the cohorts aged to and to are expected to experience population declines.

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Mowbray currently has an estimated 211 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 124 children aged 0-2 and 82 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 2% by 2041 (to approximately 216 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 296. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.