Lindisfarne

Population growth drivers in Lindisfarne are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Lindisfarne's population is estimated at around 6,739 people. This represents an increase of 100 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,639. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population as 6,677 in June 2024, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS and an additional 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 971 persons per square kilometer. Lindisfarne's growth rate of 1.5% since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.3%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth estimates, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of national statistical areas, with Lindisfarne expected to grow by 644 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 8.4% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Lindisfarne, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Lindisfarne shows around 10 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 52 homes. So far in FY-26, 6 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling brings in approximately 2.4 new residents annually between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost of these dwellings is $531,000, which is higher than regional norms, indicating quality-focused development.

This financial year has seen $127,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lindisfarne shows substantially reduced construction levels, with 75.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, Lindisfarne also reflects lower construction levels, indicating market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With around 1023 people per approval, Lindisfarne shows a mature, established population. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 566 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Lindisfarne has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Macquarie Point Stadium, Clarence City Heart Plan, Hobart City Deal, and Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC), with the following list outlining those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Lindisfarne shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Lindisfarne has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 3,202 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Lindisfarne is lower at 54.8%, compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training sectors. Lindisfarne specializes in public administration & safety jobs, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level.

However, construction employment is under-represented at 7.5%, compared to Greater Hobart's 8.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Lindisfarne experienced a 1.6% decrease in labour force along with a 1.8% decrease in employment, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw a 1.5% employment decline and a 1.6% labour force decline, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. 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 Lindisfarne's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

In financial year 2022, Lindisfarne had a median income among taxpayers of $52,355 and an average level of $63,894. These figures are slightly below the national average, with Greater Hobart reporting levels of $51,272 and $63,777 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,596 (median) and $72,731 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census figures indicate that household, family, and personal incomes in Lindisfarne rank modestly between the 39th and 54th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 31.9% of Lindisfarne's community (2,149 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which mirrors the regional figure of 32.2%. After housing expenses, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Lindisfarne's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 88.2% houses and 11.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Lindisfarne's home ownership rate was 42.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.1% and rented ones at 23.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lindisfarne was $1,600, above Hobart metro's average of $1,538. The median weekly rent in Lindisfarne was $400, higher than Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Lindisfarne's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,600 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

Lindisfarne features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.7% of all households, including 23.3% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.3%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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

Educational attainment in Lindisfarne is notably high, with 35.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania (TAS) and 28.9% in the surrounding Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (18.5%). Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 8.6% in primary education, 5.4% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Lindisfarne Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic School serve a total of 583 students, with the area demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1047) and balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. The ratio of school places to residents is lower than the regional average, at 8.7 compared to 14.3, indicating that some students may attend schools outside Lindisfarne.

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

Lindisfarne has 43 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 78 routes that together facilitate 8,236 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 215 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,176 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 191 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Lindisfarne is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Lindisfarne faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data.

Both younger and older age groups have a notable prevalence of common health conditions. The area has private health cover at approximately 52% of its total population (~3,537 people), which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.2%) and mental health issues (10.2%), while 61.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.2% in Greater Hobart. Lindisfarne has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.5% (1,920 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 21.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly similar to those of the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Lindisfarne records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lindisfarne's cultural diversity was largely consistent with the broader area, as shown by its population composition: 86.2% were citizens, 80.4% were born in Australia, and 88.2% spoke English only at home. Christianity dominated Lindisfarne's religious landscape, making up 44.0% of the population. However, Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Greater Hobart, comprising 3.3% versus 1.9%.

The top three ancestry groups in Lindisfarne were English (34.3%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (9.3%). Notably, Hungarian (0.3%) and Korean (0.3%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.2% each. Scottish ancestry was also slightly higher at 8.0%, compared to the region's 7.3%.

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

Lindisfarne's median age is 46 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 85 and above constitute 6.8% of the population, a prominent figure compared to other age groups. Meanwhile, the 15-24 age group comprises only 9.4%, which is relatively smaller than in Greater Hobart. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 8.6% to 9.4%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 85 and above has decreased from 8.1% to 6.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Lindisfarne. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow significantly by 44%, adding 297 residents to reach a total of 978. However, declines are forecast for the 65-74 and 5-14 age cohorts.