Lutana

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Lutana is around 2,532, a decrease of 84 people from the 2021 Census figure of 2,616. This decline reflects an estimated resident population of 2,531 as of June 2025, with 18 additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,188 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed about 67% of overall population gains in recent periods. Population projections for Lutana are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia estimates released in 2024 using a 2022 base year.

For areas not covered, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used, adjusted via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Future population growth is expected to be around the median for Australian statistical areas, with an anticipated increase of approximately 207 persons by 2041, reflecting an 8.1% gain over 16 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, Lutana averaged approximately 3 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 17 homes. As of April 2026, there has been 1 approval recorded in FY-26.

Population decline during this period maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice. Average construction cost value for new homes was $429,000, indicating developer focus on the premium segment. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lutana had significantly less development activity, 71.0% below regional average per person as of June 2021. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Recent building activity consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving Lutana's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

As of June 2021, Lutana had around 1713 people per approval, reflecting its mature, established status. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 206 residents by 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate (as of June 2021). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Lutana has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two major projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC), Hobart City High School redevelopment, New Town Rivulet Restoration, and Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program. Projects of greatest relevance are detailed below.

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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. The unemployment rate was 6.9% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of that date, 1,359 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 2.8% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was relatively standard at 68.0%, compared to Greater Hobart's 63.7%. Census responses indicated that only 5.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among Lutana residents were health care & social assistance, accommodation & food services, and retail trade. Notably, the area had a strong specialization in accommodation & food services, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employed only 6.3% of local workers, below Greater Hobart's 8.7%. The ratio of 0.8 workers per resident at the Census indicated a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 0.8%, while labour force decreased by 0.1% in Lutana, leading to an unemployment rate decrease of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw employment rise by 0.1%, labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Lutana's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix. These projections do not account for localized population projections.

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 is $58,784. This contrasts with Greater Hobart's median income of $54,577 and average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,202 (median) and $65,221 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Lutana rank modestly, between the 29th and 38th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 34.5% of locals (873 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region at 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Lutana, with only 83.6% of income remaining, 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.6% houses and 10.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Compared to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings, Lutana had a higher proportion of houses. Home ownership in Lutana stood at 29.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.4% and rented dwellings at 37.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Lutana was $350, the same as Hobart metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Lutana's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households compose 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 constitute the remaining 37.2%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households comprising 4.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with Greater Hobart's average.

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

Lutana's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 33.7% have university qualifications, compared to 23.3% in the SA3 area and 25.5% in Tasmania overall. This educational advantage positions Lutana well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (23.0%). Educational participation is high in Lutana, with 28.5% of residents 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

Public transport analysis reveals 28 active transport stops operating within Lutana. These comprise a mix of buses serviced by 65 individual routes. Collectively, they provide 5,640 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents typically located 125 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most residents commute outward using cars at 82%, with 11% by bus and 2% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 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 are high, with common health conditions prevalent across younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,277 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (11.2%) and arthritis (8.4%). A majority, 66.4%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Hobart's 65.5%. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (425 people), lower than Greater Hobart's 20.0%. 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 was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 24.1% of its population born overseas and 20.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Lutana is Christianity, comprising 33.2% of the population. Hinduism, however, is notably overrepresented, making up 7.0% of Lutana's population compared to 2.8% across Greater Hobart.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (28.5%), Australian (27.0%), and Other (10.8%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Polish is overrepresented at 0.9% in Lutana versus 0.8% regionally, Indian at 3.5% versus 1.2%, and Hungarian at 0.3% versus 0.2%.

Lutana's population is younger than the national pattern

Lutana's median age is 35, which is lower than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 21.6% of Lutana's population, higher than Greater Hobart but below the national average of 14.6%. The 15-24 cohort represents 8.8%, which is lower than both Greater Hobart and the national figure. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 13.6% to 17.4%, while the 0 to 4 cohort has risen from 5.0% to 6.3%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 8.8%, and the 5 to 14 group has fallen from 11.0% to 9.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Lutana's age structure. The 45 to 54 group is expected to grow by 68%, reaching 452 people from 268. Meanwhile, both the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 age groups are projected to decrease in number.