Acton Park

TAS 7170 • Greater Hobart

2,293
Population (2021)
$55,016
Median Income
19.27 km²
Area
40m
Elevation

About Acton Park

Acton Park is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Tasmania, located within the Clarence (City) area. With a population of 2,293 and a median income of $55,016, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 19.27 km² at an elevation of 40m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Hobart.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Acton Park provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Acton Park falls under postcode 7170 and is governed by Clarence Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Franklin (Rumney) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
7170
Urban Area
Clarence
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.87°, 147.48°
Statistical Area
Greater Hobart
Area
19.27 km²
Elevation
40m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,078
Census 2021
2,293
10.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,472
Income 2021
$55,016
26.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,016
Born Overseas 246

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 95
  • 2. New Zealand 26
  • 3. United States 13
  • 4. Germany 11
  • 5. Scotland 11
  • 6. China 10
  • 7. Chile 7
  • 8. Greece 6
  • 9. Malaysia 6
  • 10. Croatia 5
  • 11. India 5
  • 12. Pakistan 5
  • 13. South Africa 5
  • 14. Bangladesh 4
  • 15. Ireland 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,161
Australian 1,013
Irish 274
Scottish 246
German 108
Polish 51
Australian Aboriginal 42
Dutch 35
Italian 24
Greek 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,643
Both parents born in Australia
329
Both parents born overseas
276
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.1%
Christianity
45.6%
Islam
0.6%
Buddhism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
107 (4.7%)
5-14 years
317 (13.8%)
15-19 years
184 (8.0%)
20-24 years
126 (5.5%)
25-34 years
197 (8.6%)
35-44 years
273 (11.9%)
45-54 years
369 (16.1%)
55-64 years
368 (16.0%)
65-74 years
234 (10.2%)
75-84 years
95 (4.1%)
85+ years
10 (0.4%)

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