Ranelagh (Tas.)

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According to research on ABS demographic adjustments for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Ranelagh has an estimated population of approximately 1,591 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 107 people (7.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,484 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 1,590, calculated by Districts using the ABS's June 2025 ERP release and 21 newly verified addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 49 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious environment for residents. This 7.2% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced both the state average (4.0%) and the Rest of Tas., positioning the area as a regional growth leader. The expansion was chiefly driven by interstate arrivals, which made up roughly 55% of net gains in recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also registered positive contributions.

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Ranelagh has a skilled workforce, with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.1%, and 10.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 813 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.9% below Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (65.9% compared to Regional Tas.'s 58.8%). Based on Census responses, a low 10.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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Taxpayer statistics for the suburb of Ranelagh reveal a median income of $51,280 and an average income of $60,567, according to 2023 financial year ATO postcode data compiled by Districts. These figures are below the national average but exceed the Regional Tas. median of $49,689 and average of $59,358. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at roughly $56,895 for the median and $67,199 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in the modest 40th to 41st percentiles. The largest income bracket represents 40.0% of the local population (636 people), earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the regional trend of 28.5% in this band. Discretionary income stands at after housing costs, and the area sits in the th decile for SEIFA income rankings.

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At the time of the latest Census, residential options in the suburb of Ranelagh consisted of 96.8% houses and 3.3% other types of dwellings (including apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings across Regional Tas. Home ownership was lower than the regional rate, at 31.2%, with mortgaged properties making up 54.2% and rentals accounting for 14.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,486 was higher than the regional average of $1,274, while weekly rent sat at $330 compared to the regional median of $250. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Ranelagh are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain well below the national mark of $375.

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Families make up 77.7% of households, consisting of couples with children (35.2%), couples without children (31.0%), and single-parent homes (10.0%). Non-family households account for 22.3% of the total, with lone person households representing 20.7% and group homes at 1.5%. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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Educational profiles indicate lower levels of tertiary attainment, with 20.2% of residents holding a university degree compared to the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a qualification, comprising advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (30.7%).

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Health profiles for the suburb of Ranelagh point to below-average statistics, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality and chronic disease rates. Chronic conditions are slightly more common across youth and senior age cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is relatively low, covering approximately 51% of the population (~814 people) compared to 49.1% across Regional Tas.

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The suburb of Ranelagh has lower cultural diversity compared to national averages, with 89.3% of residents born in Australia, 93.8% holding citizenship, and 96.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 41.2% of residents. The most distinct divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.6% of residents compared to 0.7% across Regional Tas.

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The median age of 37 years in the suburb of Ranelagh is lower than the Regional Tas. average of 45 and matches the national figure of 38 years. Compared to Regional Tas., there is a higher share of residents aged 5 - 14 (14.8%) but a lower proportion of 55 - 64 year-olds (9.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 3.9% to 5.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 10.3% to 11.4%, while the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 10.8% to 9.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts indicate notable age shifts. The to group is projected to expand by ( people), rising from to . Conversely, the to and to groups are projected to contract.

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Ranelagh currently has an estimated 106 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 49 children aged 0-2 and 34 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 103 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 157. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.7 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.