Queenstown (Tas.)

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According to municipal population updates compiled by the ABS and supplemental address verification by Districts, the suburb of Queenstown (Tas.) has an approximate population of 1,828 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 20 people (1.1%) relative to the 1,808 inhabitants recorded during the 2021 Census. The current estimate is derived from a baseline of 1,824 residents calculated from the June 2025 ABS demographic release, combined with 7 validated new addresses registered after the census date. The resulting density stands at 13.8 persons per square kilometer, which ensures a spacious living environment. The suburb of Queenstown (Tas.) registered a post-census growth rate of 1.1%, trailing the broader SA3 region (2.6%) by 1.5 percentage points. Overseas migration acted as the primary growth vector, accounting for approximately 72.0% of the demographic increase in recent times.

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Queenstown possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 9.4%, and 2.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 745 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 5.4% above Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.9%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (51.7% compared to Regional Tas.'s 58.8%). Based on Census responses, a low 4.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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According to tax data from the financial year 2023 aggregated at the postcode level, the median income for taxpayers was $45,328, with an average of $57,294. These figures are below national averages and trail the Regional Tas. median of $49,689 and average of $59,358. Adjusting for a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023, estimated values for March 2026 stand at $50,291 for the median and $63,568 for the average. Census records place household, family, and individual earnings between the 0th and 4th percentiles nationally. A significant cohort of 636 residents (34.8%) falls into the weekly income band of $400 - 799, whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - bracket at . The fact that of weekly earners receive under highlights local economic pressures. Although residents retain of their income due to low housing expenses, overall disposable income sits in the th percentile nationally.

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At the time of the last census, standalone houses comprised 96.1% of the local housing stock, while alternative options like semi-detached homes and apartments accounted for 3.8%. This compares to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings in Regional Tas. Fully owned properties accounted for 51.9% of local homes, exceeding the regional average, while mortgaged homes stood at 24.0% and rented properties made up 24.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $574, well below the regional average, while the median weekly rent was $150, compared to Regional Tas. averages of $1,274 and $250. Nationally, local mortgage costs are far lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national median of $375.

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Family households make up 54.4% of the local total, consisting of couples with children (16.8%), couples without children (27.0%), and single-parent homes (10.5%). The remaining 45.6% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households (42.8%) alongside group shared homes (2.4%). The typical household size of 2.0 individuals is smaller than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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Academic attainment presents challenges, with only 13.1% of local residents holding a university degree, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and trade qualifications are common, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding certificates (32.8%) or advanced diplomas (6.3%).

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Health assessments indicate notable challenges based on local mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with common conditions present across multiple age brackets. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is low, covering approximately 50% of residents (~911 people), which is below the national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizens representing 88.2% of the population, Australian-born residents making up 89.6%, and monolingual English speakers accounting for 96.1% of households. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 52.7% of local residents, compared to 43.0% across Regional Tas.

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The local median age of 47 is slightly higher than the Regional Tas. average of 45 and significantly older than the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is over-represented at 14.1%, while 15 - 24 year-olds are under-represented at 9.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.4% to 8.8% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 9.8% to 11.2%. In contrast, children aged 0 to 4 declined from 5.8% to 4.1%, and the 45 to 54 bracket fell from to . Looking ahead to demographic models project that the to cohort will grow by people (), rising from to while the to and to brackets are expected to contract.

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Queenstown currently has an estimated 74 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 38 children aged 0-2 and 25 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 29% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 69 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 142. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.