Legana

Legana lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Legana's population is estimated at around 5,136, reflecting an increase of 417 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,719. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,022 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, and an additional 185 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density ratio is 158 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person. Legana's growth rate of 8.8% since the 2021 Census exceeded both its SA3 area (3.9%) and the state average, marking it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors. 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, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, Legana is expected to increase by 659 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 10.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Legana among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Legana shows an average of around 50 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 252 homes were approved, with another 21 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, there has been an estimated average of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed. However, this figure has moderated to 0.9 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

The average construction value for new properties is $457,000. This year, $6.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Legana records 143.0% more building activity per person. All new constructions have been detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 152 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Future projections estimate Legana to add 540 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Legana has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely impacting this area. Notable ones include Legana Grove Estate, Legana Ambulance Station, Legana Indoor Basketball Facility, and Legana Town Centre Commercial Development. The following details those most relevant.

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

Legana has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.4% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 2,631 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5 percentage points lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Legana stands at 62.6%, exceeding Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, whereas agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 2.0% of the workforce compared to 8.4% in Rest of Tas. Labour force levels decreased by 1.5% over the year to June 2025, while employment declined by 1.6%, keeping unemployment relatively stable.

In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw an employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Legana's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Legana's median income is $52,131 and average income is $62,070. This is lower than the national figures of $47,358 (median) and $57,384 (average) in Rest of Tas. Assuming a 13.83% growth from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,341 (median) and $70,654 (average). Census 2021 data ranks Legana's household, family, and personal incomes modestly between the 43rd and 44th percentiles. Income distribution shows 35.4% of Legana's population earns between $1,500 to $2,999 annually. Housing costs are manageable with 87.5% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 48th percentile, placing Legana in the 5th decile for SEIFA income ranking.

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

The dwelling structure in Legana, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 82.1% houses and 17.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Legana stood at 41.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 15.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure in Legana was $350, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $280. Nationally, Legana's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Legana has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.4% of all households, including 33.5% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.6%, with lone person households at 21.2% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

Educational achievement in Legana places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational qualifications in Legana trail national benchmarks. As of 2021, 22.2% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (30.4%). Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data point in 2020. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Legana's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas as of the current situation.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Legana is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Legana faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~2,658 people), slightly lagging that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.3 and 9.2% of residents respectively. However, 65.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.9% across Rest of Tas. The area has 20.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,063 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Legana ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Legana had a cultural diversity below average, with 84.7% of its population born in Australia, 93.2% being citizens, and 94.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 46.9%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 1.2%, compared to 2.5% across Rest of Tas..

The top three ancestry groups were English (34.0%), Australian (33.4%), and Irish (6.9%). Dutch (3.9%) was notably overrepresented, as were South African (0.5%) and Korean (0.3%) populations compared to regional averages.

Legana hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Legana's median age is 40 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of Tas. average of 45 but higher than Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile indicates that those aged 35-44 are particularly prominent, making up 13.6% of the population, while the 55-64 age group is relatively smaller at 11.0%, compared to the Rest of Tas. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of 35-44 year-olds has increased from 11.5% to 13.6%, and the 15-24 cohort has risen from 10.8% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has declined from 13.4% to 11.8%, and the 55-64 group has fallen from 12.2% to 11.0%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest substantial demographic changes in Legana. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 28%, adding 166 residents to reach a total of 773. Meanwhile, the number of individuals aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 76.