Lenah Valley

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Lenah Valley is around 6,691, reflecting a growth of 169 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 2.6% rise from the previous population of 6,522. AreaSearch's estimation is based on the resident population of 6,689, derived from the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 59 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 800 persons per square kilometer, which is consistent with averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lenah Valley's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (2.3%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed about 57% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth by age group post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, Lenah Valley is expected to increase by approximately 371 persons, reflecting an overall increase of about 5% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Lenah Valley has seen approximately 24 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 123 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 10 approvals recorded. The average new resident count per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 is 1.3. This results in a stable market with an average construction value of $471,000 for new properties.

In the current financial year, there have been $1.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating Lenah Valley's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lenah Valley has experienced 36.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice with property value support. However, development activity has decreased recently.

The area's new developments consist of 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% attached dwellings, maintaining its traditional low-density character focused on family homes. There are estimated to be 368 people in the area per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Lenah Valley is expected to grow by 330 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially allowing growth beyond current forecasts.

Lenah Valley has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Hobart City High School redevelopment, TasWater Infrastructure Upgrades, Medical Centre Redevelopment - Cadbury Road (Claremont), and Greater Glenorchy Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Lenah Valley has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 3777 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Lenah Valley is high at 69.6%, compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. Health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training are the dominant employment sectors among residents. Notably, health care & social assistance has a higher share of employment at 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.3% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Lenah Valley's labour force decreased by 1.7%, with employment decreasing by 1.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw employment contract by 1.5%, the labour force fall by 1.6%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Lenah Valley. These projections indicate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Lenah Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Lenah Valley has a median taxpayer income of $53,997 and an average of $68,590 based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is higher than the national average, contrasting with Greater Hobart's median income of $51,272 and average income of $63,777. As of September 2025, current estimates project Lenah Valley's median income to be approximately $61,465 and its average income to be around $78,076, considering a Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since the financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Lenah Valley cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. The distribution data shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket dominates with 33.5% of residents (2,241 people), which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.2% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power and placing the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 7th decile.

Lenah Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Lenah Valley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Hobart metro had 69.2% houses and 30.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lenah Valley was at 35.7%, similar to Hobart metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (38.3%) or rented (26.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,625, lower than Hobart metro's average of $1,800. Median weekly rent in Lenah Valley was recorded at $380, compared to Hobart metro's $390. Nationally, Lenah Valley's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Lenah Valley features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.2% of all households, including 32.1% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.8%, with lone person households at 26.7% and group households comprising 4.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.3.

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

Lenah Valley's educational attainment exceeds broader standards, with 45.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 25.5% in Tasmania and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.5% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 16.6%. Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.7% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 6.0% in tertiary education.

The area's educational provision includes Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and Lenah Valley Primary School, serving a total of 754 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas as of the latest data. As of 2021, the area has an ICSEA score of 1055, indicating above-average socio-educational conditions. Local school capacity is limited at 11.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 22.7, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Lenah Valley has 41 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a total of 71 individual routes, carrying out 5,765 weekly passenger trips combined. The area's transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents living an average of 184 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 823 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 140 weekly trips per individual stop.

Lenah Valley's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Lenah Valley residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions evenly distributed across age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 54% (3,635 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 58.9%.

The most prevalent conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 10.4% and 7.9% of residents respectively. Around 68.5% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Hobart's 69.8%. The area has 17.1% (1,144 people) aged 65 and over, below Greater Hobart's 18.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are notably strong.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Lenah Valley was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lenah Valley's cultural diversity is above average, with 22.5% of its population born overseas and 18.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Lenah Valley, comprising 37.9% of people. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Hobart, making up 4.0% versus 3.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.2%), Australian (25.4%), and Other (8.6%). Notably, Polish (1.3%) Dutch (1.8%) and Hungarian (0.3%) ethnicities have higher representation in Lenah Valley compared to regional averages.

Lenah Valley's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Lenah Valley is 37 years, which is lower than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years but close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lenah Valley has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 35-44 (17.0%) and a lower proportion of those aged 15-24 (10.1%). According to post-2021 Census data, the age group 35-44 grew from 14.9% to 17.0%, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 17.5% to 15.5%. The 55-64 group also decreased, from 11.6% to 10.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Lenah Valley. Notably, the 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 38%, reaching 1,123 people from 816. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 65-74 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.