Factsheet
Tasmania Population
Tasmania (TAS) is Australia’s only island state, located south of the mainland across the Bass Strait. Established as a separate colony in 1825, it is known for its rugged wilderness, cool climate, and unique wildlife, with Hobart serving as its historic and cultural centre.
Key Figures
1.49
average number of babies per woman in TAS
80.2 / 84.0
life expectancy for men and women in TAS
+3,182
residents gained via net overseas migration in 2025
−2,217
residents lost via net interstate migration in 2025
576,100
estimated people resided in TAS in 2025
TAS Population Pyramid
Population pyramid showing males (left) and females (right) in 2006 (dark shades) and 2021 (light shades)
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2025, March). National, state and territory population. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/national-state-and-territory-population/latest-release
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023, August 15). Microdata and TableBuilder: Census of Population and Housing. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/microdata-tablebuilder/available-microdata-tablebuilder/census-population-and-housing
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2024). Births, Australia. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/births-australia/latest-release
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021 to 2023). Life expectancy. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/life-expectancy/latest-release
