Lauderdale

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

As per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated for the suburb of Lauderdale, the estimated population as of May 2026 is around 2,694. This figure shows an increase of 102 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,592. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,655 in June 2025, derived from examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 48 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 556 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential room for further development. Lauderdale's growth rate of 3.9% since the census is within 0.1 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 4.0%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to grow by 316 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 10.3% over the 16 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Lauderdale has seen approximately 4 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, around 24 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved so far in FY26. This indicates a demand of about 5.8 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed during this period.

Consequently, demand is outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. The average construction value of new homes is around $573,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, $4.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. When compared to Greater Hobart, Lauderdale has significantly less development activity, 71.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings.

Additionally, this activity is under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent development in Lauderdale has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature. The estimated count of 589 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Lauderdale will gain approximately 277 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 17thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to impact the region: Lauderdale Primary School, Tasman Highway Duplication Project, Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, and Hobart City Deal are key initiatives, with the following projects detailed as 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. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of December 2025. In this month, 1,384 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Lauderdale is similar to Greater Hobart's at 63.7%. Census responses indicate that a low 11.4% of residents work from home, but 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 particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services is 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 indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas during the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.7% while employment also decreased by 0.7%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Greater Hobart recorded employment growth of 0.1%, labour force decline of 0.1%, and a fall in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Lauderdale. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific 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 shows that income in Lauderdale is approximately average nationally. The median income is $55,566 and the average income stands at $68,347. This contrasts with Greater Hobart's figures of a median income of $54,577 and an average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,650 (median) and $75,831 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Lauderdale cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The data shows that 33.3% of the population (897 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 32.2% similarly occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area'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, consisted of 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lauderdale was 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, exceeding Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure in Lauderdale was recorded at $405, higher than Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Lauderdale's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 22.5%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. 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 educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks; 26.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to the SA4 region's 32.8%. University degree holders lead at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (27.9%). Educational participation is high; 26.9% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.2% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 a total of 82 routes, facilitating 5,485 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 166 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility in the area. Most residents commute outward due to its primarily residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, with 94% of residents using this method. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.4% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 783 trips per day across all routes, 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 above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% of Lauderdale's total population (~1,461 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.5 and 8.0% of residents respectively. Sixty-six point eight percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Under-65s in Lauderdale demonstrate better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 23.6% of residents aged 65 and over (635 people), higher than the 20.0% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking 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 was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 89.1% of its population born in Australia, 94.4% being citizens, and 97.5% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Lauderdale is Christianity, comprising 44.2% of the population. Notably, Judaism is not represented in Lauderdale's population, compared to a regional average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups in Lauderdale are English (35.9%), Australian (30.4%), and Scottish (8.2%). However, some ethnic groups show notable differences: Welsh are overrepresented at 0.9% in Lauderdale compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Dutch at 1.9% versus 1.5%, and Polish at 0.7% compared to 0.8%.

Lauderdale's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lauderdale's median age is 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and significantly higher than the national average of 38. The age group of 65-74 years old constitutes 13.3% of Lauderdale's population, compared to Greater Hobart, while the 25-34 age group makes up 8.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of people aged 65 to 74 has increased from 11.0% to 13.3%, and those aged 75 to 84 have risen from 5.8% to 7.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 10.7% to 8.6%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 15.7% to 13.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Lauderdale's age profile. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 48%, adding 150 people and reaching a total of 463 from the current 312. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 56% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 15-24 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.