Dilston - Lilydale
Statistical Area - sa2

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 4,662 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 308 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,354 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,579 in June 2024 and an additional 70 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3.7 persons per square kilometer. Dilston - Lilydale's growth of 7.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 4.8%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 54.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, 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 population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 191 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 2.3% in total over the 17 years.

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 from FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, there have been 5 recorded approvals. On average, 3.5 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during this period, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $339,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

In FY-26, there have been $1.1 million in commercial approvals, 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 among the 61st percentile nationally. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes.

The location has approximately 256 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Dilston - Lilydale will gain 108 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Dilston - Lilydale has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 78 projects that could impact the region. Notable initiatives include The Green project, Rocherlea Subdivision, Launceston Tennis Centre upgrades, and Newnham Creek Stabilisation Project. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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

Dilston-Lilydale has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%.

As of June 2025, there are 2,406 employed residents, which is 1.7% below the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. The workforce participation rate stands at 61.0%, surpassing the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 55.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Notably, construction employment is 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, accommodation & food services has a lower representation at 3.9% compared to the region's average of 7.7%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and May 2025, Dilston-Lilydale experienced a 1.4% decrease in labour force alongside a similar decline in employment, with unemployment remaining stable. In comparison, Rest of Tas. saw an employment decline of 0.5%, labour force decrease of 0.6%, and marginal fall in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Dilston-Lilydale. Over five years, national employment is forecast to grow by 6.6%, with local growth estimated at approximately 6.3%. Over ten years, national employment is projected to increase by 13.7%, indicating a potential local growth of around 13.4% (based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Dilston - Lilydale's median income among taxpayers was $49,796 with an average of $62,116. This is below the national average and compares to Rest of Tas.'s median of $47,358 and average of $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $56,683 (median) and $70,707 (average). The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Dilston - Lilydale, between the 34th and 40th percentiles. Income brackets indicate 35.1% of the population fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 28.5% similarly occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 90.1% retained. Disposable income sits below average at the 48th percentile and 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 99.5% houses and 0.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Tas.'s 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dilston - Lilydale was 49.0%, with the rest either mortgaged (42.6%) or rented (8.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,365, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,198. Median weekly rent in Dilston - Lilydale was $260, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $230. Nationally, Dilston - Lilydale's median monthly mortgage repayment is lower at $1,365 than the Australian average of $1,863, and its median weekly rent is lower at $260 than 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 comprise the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households making up 2.0% of the total. 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: 22.2% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.1% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (30.7%). Educational participation is high, with 27.7% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.7%), secondary (8.1%), tertiary (2.7%).

Lilydale District School serves Dilston-Lilydale, with an enrollment of 330 students as of the latest data. Educational conditions vary across Dilston-Lilydale; all one school offers integrated K-12 education. School places per 100 residents are 7.1, below the regional average of 9.6. Some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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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 (~2358 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis, impacting 10.4% of residents, and asthma, affecting 8.5%. A total of 65.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 60.6% across the Rest of Tas. The area has 22.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1041 people), which is lower than the 27.6% in the 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, as per the census conducted on 9 August 2016, displayed below-average cultural diversity with 88.8% of its residents born in Australia and 91.0% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 96.9% of the population. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 40.7%.

Notably, Judaism, which had no representation regionally, constituted 0.1% of Dilston-Lilydale's population. The top three ancestry groups were English (34.8%), Australian (32.8%), and Scottish (8.0%). Some ethnic groups showed significant variations: Dutch at 2.2% (regional average was 1.5%), German at 4.2% (regional average was 2.9%), and Australian Aboriginal at 2.5% (regional average was 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 years, and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that the 45-54 year-olds are particularly prominent at 14.4%, while the 25-34 year-old group is smaller at 8.3% compared to Rest of Tas. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.4% to 7.3% and the 65-74 cohort has increased from 12.6% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 55-64 year-old group has declined from 17.7% to 16.5%, and the 45-54 year-old group has dropped from 15.6% to 14.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Dilston Lilydale's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 155 people (46%) from 340 to 496. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 82% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.