Dilston - Lilydale

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

Dilston-Lilydale's population is around 4662 as of November 2025, having increased by 308 people since the 2021 Census. This reflects a growth rate of 7.1%, with an estimated resident population of 4579 in June 2024 and an additional 70 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 3.7 persons per square kilometer. Dilston-Lilydale's population growth exceeded both the state average (4.8%) and its SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Natural growth contributed around 54.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration being positive factors. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, Dilston-Lilydale is expected to grow by 191 persons to reach approximately 4853 by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of about 2.3% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Dilston - Lilydale when compared nationally

Dilston-Lilydale averaged approximately 21 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 105 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.5 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand exceeding new supply. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $339,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY-26, there have been commercial approvals totalling $1.1 million, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of Tas., Dilston-Lilydale has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 60th percentile nationally. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 256 people per dwelling approval, suggesting potential for growth. AreaSearch quarterly estimates project Dilston-Lilydale to gain 108 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth exceeding forecasts.

Dilston - Lilydale has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 78 projects likely to impact this region. Notable initiatives include The Green project, Rocherlea Subdivision, Launceston Tennis Centre Upgrades, and Newnham Creek Stabilisation Project. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Dilston - Lilydale exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Dilston - Lilydale has an unemployment rate of 2.2% as of September 2025, with 2,392 residents employed. This is below the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Dilston - Lilydale is 61.0%, higher than Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Construction shows notable concentration with levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food has lower representation at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 7.7%.

Between June 2024 and May 2025, labour force decreased by 2.4%, employment declined by 2.5%, while unemployment remained essentially unchanged. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment grow by 0.7% and labour force grow by 0.5%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows TAS employment contracted by 0.35%, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industries. Applying these projections to Dilston - Lilydale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Dilston - Lilydale SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $49,796 and an average of $62,116. This is below the national average. Rest of Tas., meanwhile, had a median income of $47,358 and an average of $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates project Dilston - Lilydale's median income to approximately $56,683 and average income to $70,707 by September 2025. The 2021 Census ranks Dilston - Lilydale's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 34th and 40th percentiles. Income brackets indicate 35.1% of the population (1,636 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing costs are manageable with 90.1% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Dilston-Lilydale, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 29th August 2016, consisted of 99.5% houses and 0.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Tas.'s figures of 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings during the same period. Home ownership in Dilston-Lilydale stood at 49.0%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 42.6% and rented dwellings making up 8.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,365, exceeding Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,198. The median weekly rent figure for Dilston-Lilydale was recorded at $260, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $230. Nationally, Dilston-Lilydale's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Dilston - Lilydale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.3% of all households, including 32.1% couples with children, 37.6% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Dilston - Lilydale fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Educational qualifications in Dilston-Lilydale trail region show that 22.2% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common (15.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 41.1% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 30.7%. Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.7% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Dilston-Lilydale faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,358 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.4% and 8.5% of residents respectively. 65.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 60.6% in Rest of Tas.. The area has 22.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,041 people), lower than the 27.6% in Rest of Tas.. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Dilston - Lilydale is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Dilston-Lilydale was found to have a cultural diversity below average, with 88.8% of its population born in Australia, 91.0% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Dilston-Lilydale is Christianity, comprising 40.7% of the population. Notably, Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of Dilston-Lilydale's population, is overrepresented compared to the Rest of Tas., where it comprises 0.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Dilston-Lilydale are English (34.8%), Australian (32.8%), and Scottish (8.0%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Dutch is overrepresented at 2.2% compared to the regional average of 1.5%, German at 4.2% versus 2.9%, and Australian Aboriginal at 2.5% against a regional average of 3.0%.

Dilston - Lilydale hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Dilston-Lilydale's median age is 46 years, comparable to Rest of Tas.'s 45 and significantly higher than Australia's median of 38. The age profile shows that the 45-54 year-olds are particularly prominent at 14.4%, while the 25-34 group is smaller at 8.3% compared to Rest of Tas.. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.4% to 7.3%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 17.7% to 16.5%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 15.6% to 14.4%. Demographic modeling suggests Dilston-Lilydale's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to grow steadily by 155 people (46%) from 340 to 496. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 82% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.