Lauderdale

Lauderdale has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Lauderdale is around 2,690. This figure reflects an increase of 98 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,592. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,644 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 48 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 555 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Lauderdale has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outperforming the SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Lauderdale is expected to grow by just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with an increase of 354 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 12.8% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Lauderdale according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Lauderdale has seen approximately 4 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 23 homes were approved between FY-21 and FY-25, with 7 more approved in FY-26. This results in an average of 9.3 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing buyer competition. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $573,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year has seen $4.3 million in commercial approvals registered, demonstrating Lauderdale's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lauderdale has significantly less development activity, being 72.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings.

Development activity is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving Lauderdale's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 670 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Lauderdale will gain 344 residents by 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Lauderdale has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting this region. Key projects include Lauderdale Primary School, Tasman Highway Duplication Project, Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, and Hobart City Deal. The following details those most relevant.

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Lauderdale ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Lauderdale has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,397 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation stands at 66.3%, compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. Census responses indicate that only 11.4% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. Lauderdale has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented, with only 4.7% of Lauderdale's workforce compared to Greater Hobart's 8.0%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Lauderdale's labour force decreased by 1.2% and employment decreased by 1.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Hobart recorded an employment decline of 0.7% and a labour force decline of 0.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lauderdale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that income in Lauderdale is approximately average nationally. The median income is $55,566 and the average income stands at $68,347. In comparison, Greater Hobart has a median income of $54,577 and an average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% from July 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Lauderdale would be approximately $60,900 (median) and $74,908 (average). Census data reveals that incomes in Lauderdale cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Specifically, 33.3% of the population (895 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan regions where 32.2% occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and indicating that Lauderdale's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Lauderdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Lauderdale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings. In Hobart metro, this was 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lauderdale stood at 39.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.9% and rented ones at 10.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lauderdale was $1,600, higher than Hobart metro's $1,517. Median weekly rent in Lauderdale was $405, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Lauderdale's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents higher at $375.

Lauderdale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.5% of all households, including 35.8% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.5%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Lauderdale exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Lauderdale's residents aged 15 and above have a university degree qualification rate of 26.7%, which is lower than the SA4 region's 32.8%. This disparity suggests potential for educational advancement and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.2% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 27.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lauderdale has 33 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 82 different routes that together facilitate 5,485 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 166 meters. Most residents commute outward due to Lauderdale being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Lauderdale, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.4% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes is an average of 783 trips per day, resulting in approximately 166 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Lauderdale is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Lauderdale shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% (~1,459 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Hobart's 51.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.5 and 8.0% of residents respectively. 66.8% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Under-65s have better-than-average health outcomes. Lauderdale has 23.8% (640 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Hobart's 19.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The latest Census data sees Lauderdale placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lauderdale, as per the findings, was below average in cultural diversity. Its population composition showed that 89.1% were born in Australia, 94.4% held citizenship, and 97.5% spoke English at home exclusively. Christianity emerged as the predominant religion, with 44.2% of Lauderdale's residents identifying with it.

Notably, Judaism was not present among Lauderdale's population, contrasting with the 0.1% regional average. The top three ancestry groups in Lauderdale were English (35.9%), Australian (30.4%), and Scottish (8.2%). Some ethnic groups showed significant variations: Welsh at 0.9%, Dutch at 1.9%, and Polish at 0.7%.

Lauderdale's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lauderdale's median age is 42, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 13.5% of Lauderdale's population, compared to Greater Hobart, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 11.0% to 13.5%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 5.8% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 10.7% to 8.6%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 15.7% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Lauderdale's age profile will change significantly. The 45 to 54 group is projected to grow by 52%, reaching 463 people from 303. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 54% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.