Huonville
Only 0.9% of dwellings are apartments in Huonville, so its identity is overwhelmingly detached and low-density. The suburb has 3,002 residents across 37.98 sqkm, with density of 79.0 people per sqkm and a median age of 41, 1.0 year above the national figure. Compared with nearby Ranelagh and Franklin, Huonville reads more like the Huon Valley service hub: household income sits at the 29.9 percentile, while overseas-born residents are 13.1%, 8.5 percentage points below national.
Local council: Huon Valley
Population
3,002
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,287/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers in Huonville are usually weighing land and house size rather than apartment choice, because separate houses make up 92.0% of dwellings and apartments only 0.9%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 51.5%, with 4-plus bedrooms at 21.8%, so the stock suits couples, downsizers and families needing modest space. Monthly mortgage payments of $1,379 take 24.7% of household income, and outright ownership at 35.3% is slightly lower than mortgaged ownership at 36.6%.
For Buyers
Homebuyers in Huonville are usually weighing land and house size rather than apartment choice, because separate houses make up 92.0% of dwellings and apartments only 0.9%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 51.5%, with 4-plus bedrooms at 21.8%, so the stock suits couples, downsizers and families needing modest space. Monthly mortgage payments of $1,379 take 24.7% of household income, and outright ownership at 35.3% is slightly lower than mortgaged ownership at 36.6%.
For Investors
Investors face a market with moderate renter depth rather than scarcity-driven pressure: 26.9% of homes are rented and weekly rent is $280. Vacancy is 6.6%, higher than the rent-share signal alone would suggest, so leasing assumptions should be conservative. With 0 development approvals in the past 12 months and forecast growth at 1.58% a year, supply pressure looks limited, but demand is paced by Balanced migration rather than a single boom driver.
Demographics
Huonville's demographics are more locally rooted than migrant-led: 13.1% of residents were born overseas, 8.5 percentage points below national, while the median age of 41 is 1.0 year above national. University attainment is 24.5%, 5.6 points below national, and average household size is 2.4, just 0.1 lower. English ancestry is the largest named group at 1,363 people, followed by Irish 263 and Scottish 219; no religion accounts for 1,562 people and Christianity 1,073.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.0%
Houses
6.2%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Huonville is heavily tilted to ownership, with 35.3% owned outright, 36.6% mortgaged and 26.9% rented. That tenure mix matters because it can reduce churn compared with rental-led suburbs, matching the 78.3% stayed share and 21.7% turnover rate. The dwelling mix is less varied than many urban markets: 92.0% separate houses, 6.2% semi-detached and 0.9% apartments. Smaller households still have options, with 24.8% 2-bedroom homes and 51.5% 3-bedroom stock.
Mortgage / mo
$1,379
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$280
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$658
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
80
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
36.8%
Couples with children
41.8%
Couples, no children
19.4%
Single parent
832
Total families
Economy & Employment
Huonville's economy is anchored by services and practical trades rather than a single white-collar base. Healthcare is the largest industry at 16.4%, followed by Agriculture and Education at 11.2% each, Construction at 9.7% and Public Admin at 9.6%. Trades lead occupations with 216 workers, ahead of Professionals on 202 and Labourers on 181. Unemployment is 4.3%, but participation is 53.2% with 971 people not in the labour force. SEIFA ranks are modest: IEO decile 4, IER decile 5, IRSD decile 4 and IRSAD decile 4, suggesting resources are closer to average than education and advantage measures.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
1,308
Unemployed
56
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.7%
Part-time
36.8%
Participation
53.2%
Employed
1,252
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.5%
Postgraduate
5.3%
Born Overseas
13.1%
Dwellings
1,136
Transport to Work
Everyday livability in Huonville is shaped by car access and low density. Car drivers account for 76.6% of commutes, far higher than public transport at 1.8% and walking or cycling at 4.1%, so convenience depends on parking, road links and proximity to daily services. Work from home is 11.4%, which helps some households offset travel. The suburb covers 37.98 sqkm at 79.0 people per sqkm, and IRSAD decile 4 points to below-average socio-economic advantage rather than premium inner-city amenity.
Drive
76.6%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
4.1%
Work from Home
11.4%
Growth Outlook
Growth is steady, but the shape is aging rather than youth-led. The forecast trend is 1.58% annually, with a Balanced migration driver and a 10-year population change of 21.2%. Shift indicators show an Aging trajectory: senior share is up 4.9 points, young share is down 2.9 and working share is down 1.0. Gentrification remains early, with a score of 32 and stage of Early signs, lower than a suburb already in a rapid price-repositioning phase. Rent growth of 44.6% sits well above real income growth of 14.9%, which may keep affordability pressure in focus.
Population trend: Huon Valley council area
Huonville sits in the Huon Valley council area. These are the council area's residents, not Huonville's.
Residents 2025
19,893
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.7%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.9%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Huonville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huonville a good suburb to live in?
Yes, for people who want a small service-town setting with detached housing and car access. Huonville has 3,002 residents, 92.0% separate houses and a median age of 41, but public transport use is only 1.8%.
What is the median house price in Huonville?
A current suburb-level median house price is not available. The closest housing cost markers are weekly rent of $280 and monthly mortgage payments of $1,379, with mortgage costs equal to 24.7% of household income.
What schools are in Huonville?
There are 0 schools listed within Huonville's suburb boundary. Families should check nearby town options and catchments directly; within local households there are 306 couples with children and 161 one-parent families.
Is Huonville safe?
A suburb crime rate is not available, so safety is best checked through current police sources and on-street inspection. Huonville has 3,002 residents, and 78.3% of residents stayed at the same address over the measured period.
Is Huonville good for property investment?
Huonville has some investment appeal, but not a shortage-only story: 26.9% of homes are rented, weekly rent is $280 and vacancy is 6.6%. With 0 approvals in 12 months, existing stock matters more than new supply.
How is Huonville's population changing?
Huonville is growing steadily, not surging. The trend rate is 1.58% annually, 10-year population change is 21.2%, the migration driver is Balanced and the trajectory is Aging.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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