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$609
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
+11.9%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
1,511
People
17 Jul 2026
+3.0%
Growth since 2021
Census
3
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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1,511
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 1,467 people
14.75 km²
Land area
102.4 /km²
Density
1.7%
Unemployment
2 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Seven Mile Beach is situated 15 kilometers east of the Hobart CBD, adjacent to Cambridge in TAS, Australia. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, the location is recognized for its serene atmosphere and natural beauty, featuring a blend of pristine beaches, clear waters, and lush greenery. The area also boasts a rich history and cultural heritage, highlighted by historical buildings in the vicinity, alongside a community supported by local markets, wineries, and artisanal shops. Opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and water sports enhance the lifestyle offered in this coastal haven. According to Districts' analysis of annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population data and quarterly national address updates, the population of the suburb of Seven Mile Beach is estimated at 1,511 as of May 2026. This represents a minimal change since the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,467 residents. The community exhibits strong expansion patterns and is characterized by a high proportion of middle-aged and mature residents, consisting primarily of family households and couples without children. Key market factors include an exceptionally well-educated population, very low unemployment, a notable employment base in education, above-average median household income, and a housing market dominated by detached dwellings.
Estimated residents are up from 1,467 at the 2021 Census — a change of 44 people, or 3.0%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Population growth
Seven Mile Beach ranks in the 78th percentile nationally for population growth, with the population up +3.0% since the 2021 Census.
Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 151 residents by 2041 — growth of 10.0% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Seven Mile Beach, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 56th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.6% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average amenity provision
Seven Mile Beach ranks in the 6th percentile nationally for amenities (score 0.6/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Seven Mile Beach. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Residential development activity is lower than average in Seven Mile Beach according to Districts' national comparison of local real estate markets
Detail
Based on Districts research into building approvals from the ABS that were allocated from broader statistical areas, the suburb of Seven Mile Beach has averaged about 2 home approvals per year, with 13 total dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 4 during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 4.6 people per year have moved to the area for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This mismatch typically drives up prices and increases rivalry among buyers. The new dwellings being built carry an average value of $572,000, which suggests developers are targeting the high-end market with premium builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $1.7 million were recorded during this financial year, which indicates very little commercial building work.
Compared to Greater Hobart, the suburb of Seven Mile Beach has a much lower volume of new construction, sitting 72.0% below the regional average per capita. Although building activity has risen recently, this low rate of supply generally supports the values and demand for existing houses. Building volume is also lower than the national average, which highlights the mature nature of the local market and hints at development restrictions. Additionally, all building approvals in recent times have been for detached houses, which helps maintain the low density profile of the suburb and appeals to buyers looking for larger blocks of land. The ratio of 426 people for each building approval reflects the quiet and slow-paced development market.
Projections for the future suggest the suburb of Seven Mile Beach will add 151 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from Districts. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of homes may fall short of population needs, which could increase competition among buyers and support price growth.
No development applications were found in Seven Mile Beach.
0 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 2 | 867 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 4 | 1,076 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 2/100.0% | 829/88.4% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 108/11.6% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 2 | 1,310 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 13 | 6,550 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 2.3 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 1.8 | 5.2 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | -1.9 | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 4.6 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 426 | 274 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 572 | 272 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 1,712 | 666,648 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 43 | 58 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Seven Mile Beach has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives are primary drivers of local performance. Districts has identified 4 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. The main developments include the Hobart Airport Terminal Expansion Project, the Tasman Highway Duplication Project, the Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study, and the Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, with the following list detailing the most relevant ones.
Transport & Logistics
ConstructionHobart Airport is undertaking a $200 million terminal upgrade to double its footprint, increasing boarding gates, food & beverage, and retail options. It will also allow larger aircraft and direct international flights.
Source 1 for Hobart Airport Terminal Expansion Project (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Hobart Airport Terminal Expansion Project (opens in new tab)
Education & Training
ConstructionThe Tasmanian Government is undertaking an $18 million redevelopment of Cambridge Primary School, providing additional contemporary learning facilities for students and staff, and traffic and car parking improvements.
Source 1 for Cambridge Primary School Redevelopment (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Cambridge Primary School Redevelopment (opens in new tab)
Sports & Recreation
PlanningA master plan for the redevelopment of the Cambridge Memorial Oval and surrounding area, including new and upgraded soccer and cricket facilities, recreation facilities, a new sports pavilion, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor multi-use hard court for school and community use.
Source for Draft Cambridge Oval Master Plan (opens in new tab)
Education & Training
CompletedThe Tasmanian Government will undertake a $6.5 million upgrade of Lauderdale Primary School to provide additional contemporary learning spaces, amenities and replacement of outdated outdoor play areas. This includes the construction of new general learning areas and car park upgrades to address increasing student enrollment and provide modern facilities.
Source 1 for Lauderdale Primary School (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Lauderdale Primary School (opens in new tab)
Transport & Logistics
PlanningA study investigating the feasibility of future freight routes from Brighton to Cambridge, considering current routes, road conditions, and necessary upgrades. Community consultation has closed.
Source 1 for Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Seven Mile Beach (TAS), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$2,000,000
Land · 0 bed · 202,000m² land
Listed 12 May 2025
$235,000
Type, beds and land are not in the listing record yet — identify the asset before pricing it.
$3,500,000
House · 7 bed · 10,100m² land
Listed 1 Apr 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 canopus rd, seven mile beach, TAS, 7170 | $1.2M | 13 July 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| 25a seabrook st, seven mile beach, TAS, 7170 | $1.15M | 22 May 2026 | House | 5 | 2 | 5 | 753m² | $1,527 |
| 35 leyden ave, seven mile beach, TAS, 7170 | $1.29M | 20 Mar 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1,012m² | $1,270 |
| 28 leyden ave, seven mile beach, TAS, 7170 | — | 12 Mar 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 4 | 752m² | — |
| 11 surf rd, seven mile beach, TAS, 7170 | — | 27 Feb 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 5 | 835m² | — |
| 18 seabrook st, seven mile beach, TAS, 7170 | $940K | 14 Feb 2026 | House | 3 | 2 | 2 | 608m² | $1,546 |
Source: Districts property records · 6 in 2026 · 130 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Seven Mile Beach with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Mile Beach | — | 1,511 | — | — | — |
| Acton Park (Tas.) | 1.9 km | 2,300 | — | — | — |
| Cambridge (Tas.) | 4.7 km | 1,677 | — | — | — |
| Lauderdale | 5.5 km | 2,684 | — | — | — |
| Clarendon Vale | 5.8 km | 1,647 | — | — | — |
| Oakdowns | 6.0 km | 1,970 | — | — | — |
| Rokeby (Tas.) | 6.9 km | 5,259 | — | — | — |
| Midway Point | 7.3 km | 3,562 | — | — | — |
| Howrah | 8.2 km | 9,617 | — | — | — |
| Mornington (Tas.) | 8.8 km | 2,423 | — | — | — |
| Tranmere (Tas.) | 9.2 km | 2,699 | — | — | — |
| Dodges Ferry | 9.3 km | 2,708 | — | — | — |
| Sorell | 9.8 km | 4,220 | — | — | — |
| Warrane | 9.9 km | 2,836 | — | — | — |
| Bellerive | 10.4 km | 5,161 | — | — | — |
| Lindisfarne | 11.6 km | 6,764 | — | — | — |
| Geilston Bay | 12.7 km | 3,658 | — | — | — |
| Risdon Vale | 13.2 km | 3,432 | — | — | — |
| Sandford (Tas.) | 13.5 km | 2,155 | — | — | — |
| Battery Point | 14.2 km | 2,128 | — | — | — |
| Sandy Bay | 14.4 km | 12,589 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong educational qualifications across the community
Very low unemployment
Detached housing led
High proportion of married families
Above-average median household income
Notable education employment base
One of the nation's highest rates of population growth since the 2016 Census
One of the lowest unemployment rates in the country
Population Growth
7.8
Density
2.8
Development Activity
4.3
Employment Drivers
8.5
Infrastructure Drivers
5.6
Education
9.4
Amenities
0.6
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Population growth drivers in Seven Mile Beach are strong compared to national averages based on Districts' ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Detail
According to the analysis of ABS population numbers for the surrounding region, and recent addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Seven Mile Beach is estimated to have a population of 1,511 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 44 people (3.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted ,1467 residents. The shift is calculated using the resident count of 1,492, which was calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 36 validated new addresses since the Census. This count translates to a density of 102 persons per square kilometer, which leaves a lot of space for residents and potential future development. Over the last ten years, Seven Mile Beach has shown steady growth trends with a 1.5% compound annual rate, which is higher than the SA4 region. Population expansion in the suburb was driven mostly by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 54.0% of the growth in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts analysis of employment trends sees Seven Mile Beach performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia
Detail
The suburb of Seven Mile Beach has a highly qualified workforce, with a high concentration of workers in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 1.7%, and relatively stable employment over the last year according to data aggregated by Districts. In March 2026, there are 845 working residents, and the local unemployment rate is 2.7% lower than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%. Workforce participation is also higher than average, sitting at 69.3% compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. According to Census details, a small share of 11.6% of workers worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing residents are healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The workforce is highly concentrated in public administration & safety, with a share that is times the regional average. By comparison, accommodation & food services accounts for only of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Hobart average of . The census recorded a ratio of workers for every resident, which shows that local job opportunities are above average.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by Districts
Detail
According to Districts' analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach had a median income of $56,639 and an average income of $69,667. This is slightly above the national average and compares to Greater Hobart figures of $54,577 (median) and $65,190 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be around $62,841 for the median and $77,296 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach place it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The largest income bracket contains 31.1% of taxpayers (469 residents) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader region where fall into this bracket. The suburb of Seven Mile Beach shows high levels of wealth, with of residents earning more than per week, which helps support premium local retail and services. Residents retain of their income after paying for housing, which shows strong discretionary spending power, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Seven Mile Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach consisted of 100.0% detached houses and virtually no other dwelling types like townhouses or apartments, compared to Hobart metro where houses made up 85.3% and other dwellings accounted for 14.7%. The level of home ownership in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach was higher than the metropolitan average at 40.8%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (50.6%) or rented (8.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Hobart metro average of $1,517 at $1,781, and the median weekly rent was $430, compared to the metropolitan average of $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Seven Mile Beach features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up 80.0% of all households in the area, consisting of 38.6% couples with children, 32.8% couples without children, and 8.1% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.0%, with single-person households representing 19.9% and group households making up none of the total. The median household size of 2.6 individuals is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Educational achievement in Seven Mile Beach places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community
Detail
The proportion of residents in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach with a university qualification is 28.8%, which is slightly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%, though this small difference shows the area remains relatively competitive. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational qualifications are common, with 37.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (24.8%).
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
7.3km · score 2
Child Care
4.3km · score 2
GP
5.5km · score 3
Government Services
11km · score 9
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport data shows 16 active transport stops within the suburb of Seven Mile Beach, which are served by buses. There are 39 distinct routes running through these stops, offering 3,741 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 151 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and cars remain the primary mode of travel at 94%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.9 per household, which is higher than the regional average. A small share of 11.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Bus services run an average of times per day across all routes, which averages out to approximately weekly trips for each transport stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Seven Mile Beach's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups
Detail
Data on health outcomes shows excellent results in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, which are low across all age brackets. The percentage of the population with private health insurance is high at roughly 55%, which is about 827 people. This is higher than the 51.7% recorded across Greater Hobart.
The primary medical conditions recorded among residents were arthritis (10.8%) and asthma (7.5%), while 67.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Health statistics for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up of the population ( people), which is higher than the Greater Hobart average of . Health outcomes for these older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Seven Mile Beach is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside Districts' national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
The suburb of Seven Mile Beach has lower cultural diversity than average, with 88.0% of residents born in Australia, 94.7% holding citizenship, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, practiced by 46.9% of the population, compared to 39.8% across Greater Hobart.
The top three ancestry groups in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach are English (37.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 31.8%), Australian (30.6%), and Irish (8.8%). There are also differences in the representation of other ancestries: Welsh is overrepresented at of the population compared to regionally, French accounts for compared to regionally, and Scottish ancestry is claimed by compared to across the region.
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Seven Mile Beach hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Detail
The median age in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach is 46 years, which is older than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and the Australian average of 38 years. The local age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 55 to 64 (16.2%), while the 25 to 34 age bracket is smaller (5.1%) than in Greater Hobart. This concentration of 55 to 64 year-olds is higher than the national share of 11.2%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 12.3% to 14.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 9.4% to 11.1%. However, the 25 to group has decreased from to . Population projections for suggest changes for the suburb of Seven Mile Beach, with the to group expected to grow the most by , adding residents to reach . Meanwhile, declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No child care provision was observed in Seven Mile Beach for any age group.
Detail
Seven Mile Beach currently has an estimated 74 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 45 children aged 0-2 and 30 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 72 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 147. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
8.7
Income
6.6
Age
8.2
Household Composition
6.3
Housing
8.7
Cultural Diversity
1.3
Health
8.1
Housing Cost
4.7
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts uses population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 and use 2022 as a base. For any SA2 regions that do not have this information, and to calculate how age brackets will change after the year 2032, projection models from the Tasmania State Government published in 2022 using a 2021 base are utilized. These are adjusted by applying a weighted aggregation of population changes from the LGA to the SA2 level. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Seven Mile Beach is projected to experience population growth slightly below the median of other statistical areas in the nation, with projections indicating an increase of 170 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 data, which is an increase of 10.0% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 1,511 | 256,734 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 3.0% | 3.9% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,467 | 247,086 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 54.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 46.0% | 83.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 10.0% | 11.6% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 102 | 151 | 3 |
According to Districts analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the labor force shrank by 0.3% over the 12-month period, while employment dropped by 0.5%, which caused the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This is different from Greater Hobart, where employment fell by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.2%, and unemployment increased by 0.3 percentage points. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand trends for the suburb of Seven Mile Beach. These forecasts, which look ahead five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at very different rates. Applying these industry forecasts to the local employment mix suggests that employment in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach should rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, although this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 845 | 130,494 | 14,651,372 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 14.3% | 17.3% | 15.2% |
| –Education & Training | 13.8% | 10.8% | 9.2% |
| –Public Administration & Safety | 13.3% | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Labour Force | 860 | 136,502 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 69.3% | 63.8% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 11.6% | 9.3% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 1.8% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -0.5% | -0.1% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 85 | 64 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 62,841 | 60,553 | 63,394 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 77,296 | 72,328 | 81,476 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 56,639 | 54,577 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 69,667 | 65,190 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 2,125 | 1,542 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 13 (2.3%) | 5,527 (5.6%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 86 (15.5%) | 19,047 (19.3%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 117 (21.0%) | 23,685 (24.0%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 173 (31.1%) | 31,778 (32.2%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 80 (14.4%) | 9,671 (9.8%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 87 (15.6%) | 8,981 (9.1%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,411 | 1,920 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 7 (1.6%) | 1,680 (2.5%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 36 (8.1%) | 7,662 (11.4%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 99 (22.2%) | 16,399 (24.4%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 147 (33.0%) | 25,807 (38.4%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 72 (16.2%) | 8,266 (12.3%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 84 (18.9%) | 7,393 (11.0%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 950 | 776 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 316 (20.9%) | 63,413 (24.7%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 344 (22.8%) | 68,291 (26.6%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 403 (26.7%) | 71,886 (28.0%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 368 (24.4%) | 44,672 (17.4%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 27 (1.8%) | 3,081 (1.2%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 53 (3.5%) | 5,391 (2.1%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 17.7% | 24.9% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 30.1% | 18.9% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 8,147 | 5,694 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 7.7 | 4.9 | 5.6 |
Seven Mile Beach at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$609/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
+11.9%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 11.9% year on year to $609/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $430/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 541 | 94,974 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 40.8% | 35.0% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 50.6% | 35.5% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 8.6% | 29.6% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 100.0% | 85.3% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 0.0% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,781 | 1,517 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 430 | 350 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 8.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 21.6% | 38.5% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 70.3% | 48.6% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,061 | 987 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 19.3% | 22.7% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 20.2% | 22.7% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 556 | 98,689 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 540 | 94,980 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 19.9% | 27.7% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 0.0% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 80.0% | 68.1% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 38.6% | 26.8% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 32.8% | 27.9% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 8.1% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 57.3% | 43.0% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 27.4% | 38.7% | 36.5% |
Enrollment rates in education are high, with 26.1% of residents studying. This includes 10.5% of the population in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 3.9% studying at the tertiary level.
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 28.8% | 32.8% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 21.6% | 19.6% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 3.6% | 9.9% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 12.5% | 9.2% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 24.8% | 21.7% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 33.8% | 36.2% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 0 | 116 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 0 | 40,468 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 0 | 1,001 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 94 | 61 | 100 |
Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
9.6km · score 2
Hospital
14km · score 8
Shopping Centre
7.4km · score 9
Banks
10km · score 2
Pharmacy
5.1km · score 2
Fitness Centre
9.6km · score 3
Schools
5.5km · score 1
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 16 | 1,706 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 39 | 535 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 3,741 | 52,201 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 159 | 123 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 151 | 1,296 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 92 | 151 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 0.4 | 4.9 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 38 | 482 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 87 | 94 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 11.6% | 9.3% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 86.4% | 88.7% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 93.9% | 83.2% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 3.5% | 7.5% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 1.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 54.8% | 51.7% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 4.0% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 67.7% | 65.5% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.0% | 22.9% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 7.3% | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 1.9% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 10.8% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 7.5% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 6.1% | 10.2% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 6.9% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 12.0% | 19.8% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 88.0% | 80.2% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.7% | 85.0% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 97.2% | 86.6% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 2.8% | 13.4% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 1.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 46.9% | 39.8% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 0.0% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 52.4% | 53.5% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Seven Mile Beach | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 46 | 39 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 55 to 64 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 17.2% | 16.2% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 60.7% | 63.8% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 22.5% | 20.0% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 24.0% | 16.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 65.0% | 57.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Seven Mile Beach currently has no childcare facilities operating within its bounds. Projected population decline of 2.7% in the under 5 age group between now and 2041 suggests a reduction in demand for childcare services. Other factors relevant to demand worth noting are high female labour force participation of 63.5%, as well as strong employment performance.
Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally.
2 school catchments intersect Seven Mile Beach (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 1,159 children aged under 5 reside, served by 493 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 2.4 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Seven Mile Beach and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts