Lutana

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Lutana is around 2,573, reflecting a decrease of 43 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,616. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 2,562 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and validation of 18 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,208 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed about 67.0% to overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, expecting the suburb to expand by 243 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 9.5% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Lutana is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Lutana averaged around 3 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 17 homes. So far in FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. On average, 0.1 new residents arrived per new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new construction is matching or outpacing demand.

The average value of new homes being built is $429,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lutana has significantly less development activity, 71.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. This level is also below national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining Lutana's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. With around 1719 people per approval, Lutana shows a mature, established area.

Population forecasts indicate Lutana will gain 244 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Lutana has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects expected to impact the region: Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC), Hobart City High School redevelopment, New Town Rivulet Restoration, and Wilkinsons Point Precinct. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Lutana shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Lutana has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 6.7%. Employment stability over the past year is relatively high.

As of September 2025, 1,362 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 9.4% compared to Greater Hobart's 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 66.7%, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's 63.8%. A low 5.9% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.

Accommodation & food has a particularly strong presence with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 6.3% of local workers, below Greater Hobart's 8.7%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.8, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.3%, while the labour force decreased by 1.0%, leading to a 1.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw a 0.7% contraction in employment, a 0.9% decrease in labour force, and only a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lutana's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Lutana is below the national average. The median income is $53,359 and the average income stands at $58,784. 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 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,481 (median) and $64,427 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household income in Lutana ranks at the 32nd percentile, family income at the 29th percentile, and personal income at the 38th percentile. Income distribution shows that 34.5% of locals (887 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the metropolitan region's 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Lutana is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Lutana's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.6% houses and 10.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lutana was at 29.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.4% and rented ones at 37.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lutana was $1,300, below Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Lutana was $350, equal to Hobart metro's figure. Nationally, Lutana's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Lutana features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 62.8% of all households, including 20.8% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 15.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.2%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households making up 4.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, aligning with the Greater Hobart average.

Lutana shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Lutana, 33.7% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, exceeding the SA3 area's 23.3% and Tasmania's 25.5%. The most common university qualification is a Bachelor degree (20.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.5% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (23.0%). Educational participation is high, with 28.5% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.4% in primary education, 6.0% 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

Lutana has 28 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 65 different routes that together facilitate 5,640 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically living within 125 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 82%, while bus accounts for 11% and cycling for 2%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 805 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 201 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Lutana faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts for common health conditions.

Private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population, which is around 1,298 people. This is lower than the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues impacting 11.2% of residents and arthritis impacting 8.4%. However, 66.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over, which is around 468 people. This is lower than the 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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

Lutana's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 24.1% born overseas and 20.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Lutana, comprising 33.2% of its population. Hinduism showed significant overrepresentation in Lutana, making up 7.0%, compared to 2.8% across Greater Hobart.

The top three ancestral groups were English (28.5%), Australian (27.0%), and Other (10.8%). Notably, Polish, Indian, and Hungarian ethnicities also showed higher representation than the regional averages: Polish at 0.9% vs 0.8%, Indian at 3.5% vs 1.2%, and Hungarian at 0.3% vs 0.2%.

Lutana's population is younger than the national pattern

Lutana's median age is 35, which is younger than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 21.9% of Lutana's population, higher than Greater Hobart's percentage but slightly below the national average of 14.4%. The 55-64 cohort makes up 9.1% of Lutana's population. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group grew from 13.6% to 16.7%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.2% to 6.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 11.0% to 9.1%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 12.0% to 10.1%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Lutana's age structure. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 69%, reaching 439 people from 259. Meanwhile, both the 25-34 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.