Lindisfarne

Population growth drivers in Lindisfarne are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As per ABS population updates for Lindisfarne and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb's estimated population is around 6,655 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 16 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,639. The change was inferred from the resident population of 6,636 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 79 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 958 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 growth by age group post-2032, 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 578 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.4% in total over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates Lindisfarne had approximately 10 new home approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 53 homes. As of FY26, there have been 11 recorded approvals. On average, each dwelling has accommodated about 2.8 new residents annually between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value for these dwellings is $531,000.

This financial year, commercial approvals amounted to $200,000. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lindisfarne's construction activity is significantly lower, at 74.0% below the regional average per person. Recent development has consisted solely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density character with approximately 953 people estimated per dwelling approval. By 2041, Lindisfarne's population is projected to increase by 559 residents. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Population forecasts indicate Lindisfarne will gain 559 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Lindisfarne has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

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The labour market in Lindisfarne shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Lindisfarne has an educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.0% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Hobart's 4.0%. Workforce participation was 57.7%, compared to Greater Hobart's 63.7%.

Only 8.1% of residents worked from home according to Census responses. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. Lindisfarne has a higher proportion of employment in public administration & safety, at 1.2 times the regional level. However, construction employment is lower than Greater Hobart's rate, at 7.5% compared to 8.7%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3%, while the labour force decreased by 0.1%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw employment rise by 0.1% and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 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 this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Lindisfarne suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $52,355 and an average level of $63,894. Both figures were below the national averages of $54,577 (median) and $65,190 (average) for Greater Hobart. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% from financial year ended June 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income in Lindisfarne would be approximately $58,088 and average income around $70,890 by that date. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes ranked at the 45th percentile, family incomes at the 39th percentile, and personal incomes at the 54th percentile in Lindisfarne. Income analysis showed that 31.9% of individuals (2,122 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the regional figure of 32.2%. After accounting for housing expenses, 85.8% of income remained for other expenses in Lindisfarne. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Lindisfarne's housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.2% houses and 11.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Lindisfarne's home ownership rate was 42.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.1% and rented dwellings at 23.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lindisfarne was $1,600, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Lindisfarne was $400, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Lindisfarne's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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 comprise the remaining 34.3%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households making up 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 notable, with 35.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania (TAS) and 28.9% in the Small Area 3 (SA3) area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 18.5%. Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.6% in primary education, 5.4% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 5.4% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Lindisfarne has 42 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 99 different routes that together facilitate 8,505 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living within 216 meters of the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most Lindisfarne residents travel outward for work. Cars remain the primary mode of commuting at 87%, while buses account for 8%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census data, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions, only 8.1% of residents work from home. The service frequency across all routes averages 1,215 trips per day, equating to approximately 202 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Lindisfarne is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Lindisfarne faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Private health cover is slightly higher than average at approximately 52% of the total population (~3,493 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.2%) and mental health issues (10.2%). However, 61.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Lindisfarne has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.7%, compared to Greater Hobart's 20.0%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than the broader 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 roughly aligned with the wider area, as 86.2% of its residents were citizens, 80.4% were born in Australia, and 88.2% spoke English only at home. Christianity dominated Lindisfarne's religious landscape at 44.0%, but Hinduism was slightly overrepresented at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 2.8%. The top three ancestral groups were English (34.3%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (9.3%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.3%) and Korean (0.3%) ethnicities were also overrepresented in Lindisfarne compared to the wider region's 0.2% each. Scottish ancestry was marginally higher at 8.0%.

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

Lindisfarne's median age is 46 years, significantly higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile indicates that individuals aged 85 and above make up 7.0% of the population, a prominent figure compared to other age groups. Meanwhile, those aged 25 to 34 constitute only 13.8% of Lindisfarne's population, which is smaller than the proportion in Greater Hobart. Between 2021 and the present, the percentage of individuals aged 35 to 44 has increased from 11.2% to 12.7%, while those aged 15 to 24 have risen from 8.6% to 10.0%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 85 and above has decreased from 8.1% to 7.0%. Population forecasts for Lindisfarne in the year 2041 suggest substantial demographic shifts. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow by 44%, adding 294 residents, reaching a total of 967 individuals. In contrast, population declines are anticipated for those aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 years old.