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Dilston - Lilydale has an estimated 4,596 residents, up from 4,354 at the 2021 Census — a change of 242 people, or 5.6%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 59.8% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Dilston - Lilydale has an estimated population of approximately 4,596 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 4,354 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a population rise of 242 individuals (5.6%). This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,589 combined with 74 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With a density of 3.6 persons per square kilometer, the region offers substantial space per inhabitant. The area's 5.6% expansion rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the 4.0% state average and the broader SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth leader.
The primary driver of this growth was natural increase, which accounted for roughly 59.8% of the overall population rise, though interstate migration, overseas migration, and other factors also made positive contributions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and to calculate age cohort shifts after 2032, regional and LGA projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied, incorporating a method that aggregates LGA population growth to the SA2 level using weighted distributions. Future trends suggest growth aligned with the lower quartile of non-metropolitan areas, with the region projected to increase by 178 residents by 2041 based on recent annual ERP figures, translating to a total growth rate of 3.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
105 new dwellings have been approved in Dilston - Lilydale over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 55th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential approvals in Dilston - Lilydale average approximately 21 new dwellings per year, with 105 homes approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 11 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Dwellings averaged 2.6 new residents per home over the past 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, pointing to stable demand that supports local property values. Newly constructed homes carry an average value of $339,000, which is higher than the regional benchmark and reflects a focus on quality builds. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.1 million have been logged during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Dilston - Lilydale records approximately two-thirds the rate of new residential approvals per person compared to the Rest of Tas., placing it in the 60th percentile of analyzed regions nationwide. Recent building approvals consist entirely of detached houses, preserving the classic low-density environment and focusing on family-oriented properties that appeal to buyers wanting space. The region averages about 257 people for every new dwelling approval, reflecting a low-density property market. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, demographic projections show Dilston - Lilydale is set to add 171 residents by 2041. Current building volumes suggest that residential supply is on track to satisfy demand, creating positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion beyond these projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 55 current infrastructure and development projects close to Dilston - Lilydale, worth an estimated $3.16 billion. 13 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked 78 projects with the potential to influence the area. Principal developments include The Green, Rocherlea Subdivision, Launceston Tennis Centre Upgrades, and the Newnham Creek Stabilisation Project, with key details provided below for the most relevant initiatives.
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The Green
Masterplanned residential development on 88 hectares in the Northern Suburbs of Launceston, 7km from the CBD. The project incorporates urban planning, design, and sustainability to create a connected community with over 500 lots, including open spaces, natural parkland, and community gardens.
Rocherlea Subdivision
A new residential subdivision delivering 87 lots of land for social and affordable housing development on the outskirts of Launceston. The 7.8 hectare site features flat, easily buildable lots ranging from 456 square meters to 1,332 square meters. More than 70 lots are available for affordable home purchase, including through the MyHome shared equity program. The development offers scenic city views and all-day sun exposure in a tranquil setting.
Newnham Creek Stabilisation Project
Remediation and stabilisation of a 100-metre section of a Newnham Creek tributary. The project included reshaping, rock stabilisation, and revegetation with 2000 native plants to improve water quality, ecology, and park amenity.
Launceston Tennis Centre Upgrades
A $3.1 million upgrade has been completed, delivering a new pavilion, resurfaced courts, improved lighting, and enhanced facilities for players, events, and the community. The project includes a commercial kitchen, cafe, and a function room.
Newnham Lanes Specialist Disability Accommodation
The former Mowbray Bowls Club site has been redeveloped into Newnham Lanes, a specialist disability accommodation project featuring eight state-of-the-art units, six of which are built to NDIS Robust SDA standards. It caters to individuals with varying needs, offering independent living options and support services in renovated existing buildings.
Alanvale Gardens
A completed subdivision of 86 residential properties in Newnham featuring a mix of 2-3 bedroom homes and townhouses designed for all age groups. The development offers modern, energy-efficient homes with low maintenance gardens, quality finishes including wall and ceiling insulation, reverse cycle heat pumps, and double glazing. Properties include open plan kitchens with quality appliances, secure garaging with automatic doors, and landscaped gardens with paved patio areas. Located in an NBN-compliant area with close proximity to the University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College, and Launceston city center.
Fairlands Estate Residential Subdivision
Proposed masterplanned residential community on the Fairlands Estate comprising approximately 250 residential lots across a large landholding overlooking the Tamar River. The site is being marketed as a major development opportunity with concept plans including parklands, lakes and walking connections. As of June 2026 no formal development application has been publicly lodged or approved.
Fermoy Estate
Fermoy Estate is a residential land subdivision in Legana, offering 38 prime residential lots and house and land packages. The estate is located close to the Legana Shopping Centre and the new Legana Primary School.
2,395 residents of Dilston - Lilydale are employed, from a labour force of 2,451. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,700, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Dilston - Lilydale is highly skilled, with strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 2.3%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,395, with an unemployment rate 1.7% lower than the 3.9% average for Regional Tas. Participation in the labor force stands at 64.7%, which is well above the 58.8% average for Regional Tas. Census data indicates that only 12.8% of residents worked from home, although this figure reflects the potential influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.
The construction sector has a particularly strong presence, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average rate. By contrast, accommodation & food services accounts for only 3.9% of local employment, compared to a regional average of 7.7%. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests the local area offers few jobs internally. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 1.5% and total employment fell by 1.5%, while the unemployment rate remained stable. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced an employment increase of 1.8%, labor force growth of 1.7%, and a slight decrease in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future occupational demand in Dilston - Lilydale. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the employment distribution of Dilston - Lilydale suggests local employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, using a simple weighting extrapolation for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dilston - Lilydale is $1,580 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $730 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,976 a year against an average of $62,080. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data released for the 2023 financial year shows that the median taxpayer income in the Dilston - Lilydale SA2 is $50,976, with an average taxpayer income of $62,080. These figures are below the national averages, and compare to a median of $49,689 and average of $59,358 in Regional Tas. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $56,558 for the median and $68,878 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Dilston - Lilydale ranked moderately, falling between the 34th and 40th percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that 35.1% of the population (1,613 individuals) have incomes in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the broader region where 28.5% of taxpayers are in the same bracket. Housing costs consume a manageable portion of income, leaving 90.1% retained, although disposable income sits below average at the 47th percentile and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dilston - Lilydale had 1,562 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,365 a month. Rent absorbs 16.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Dilston - Lilydale consisted of 99.5% detached houses and 0.6% other housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 89.9% detached houses and 10.1% other housing types across Regional Tas. Home ownership is high, with 49.0% of homes owned outright in Dilston - Lilydale, while the remaining properties are either mortgaged (42.6%) or rented (8.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,365, which is higher than the Regional Tas. average of $1,274, while the median weekly rent was $260, compared to $250 in Regional Tas.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Dilston - Lilydale are significantly lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dilston - Lilydale counted 1,562 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,649 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 38% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 78.3%, consisting of couples with children at 32.1%, couples without children at 37.6%, and single parents at 8.0%. Non-family households account for 21.7% of the total, with single-person households representing 19.7% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, which is larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.2% of adults in Dilston - Lilydale hold a university qualification, including 15.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 330 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 944 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in Dilston - Lilydale are lower than regional benchmarks, with 22.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to the national average of 30.4%. This difference indicates opportunities for further educational advancement and training. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 30.7%. Enrolment in education is high, with 27.7% of local residents currently participating in formal study.
Within this group, 10.7% are in primary school, 8.1% are attending secondary school, and 2.7% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Dilston - Lilydale means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.4% of residents in Dilston - Lilydale report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes for residents in Dilston - Lilydale are generally positive, with analysis of mortality statistics and illness rates showing figures that align with national averages. The incidence of common medical conditions is typical across younger and older demographics, while the level of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~2,288 people) compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.4% and 8.5% of local residents, respectively. A total of 65.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas.
The local working-age population experiences notable health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illnesses. The area has 23.0% of its population aged 65 and over (1,054 people), which is below the 24.9% average in Regional Tas. Seniors in the region experience above-average health outcomes, with national health rankings that exceed those of the local population as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dilston - Lilydale is largely Australian-born, at 88.8% of residents, with 3.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.8%) and Australian (32.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Dilston - Lilydale is lower than the national average, with 88.8% of the population born in Australia, 91.0% holding citizenship, and 96.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.7% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Dilston - Lilydale are English at 34.8%, Australian at 32.8%, and Scottish at 8.0%. Significant variations exist in other ethnic groups, with Dutch heritage overrepresented at 2.2% of the population compared to 1.7% regionally, German at 4.2% compared to 2.6% regionally, and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 2.5% compared to 4.1% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dilston - Lilydale is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 17.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 46 years in Dilston - Lilydale is close to the Regional Tas. median of 45 and higher than the national median of 38. Residents aged 55 - 64 make up a substantial portion of the population at 16.9%, which is higher than the national average of 11.2%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is smaller at 8.3% compared to Regional Tas. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group increased from 5.4% to 8.1% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group declined from 15.6% to 13.5%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 9.4% to 8.3%.
Future projections indicate the age structure of Dilston - Lilydale will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to increase by 146 people (39%), growing from 369 to 516. Older residents aged 65+ are projected to account for 74% of the total population growth, highlightling regional aging trends, while the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dilston - Lilydale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 74 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,354 at the 2021 Census → 4,596 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (602031058). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.