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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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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Dilston - Lilydale stands at approximately 4,596 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 242 people (5.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 4,354 people were counted. This figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 4,589 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 76 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this resident total, population density settles at 3.6 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space. The community's 5.6% expansion pace since the 2021 census outstripped both the wider state (4.2%) and its SA4 region, positioning it among the top regional performers for population gains.
Natural increase served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 59.8% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and overseas migration also registered positive contributions. Projections utilized by AreaSearch draw on ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for post-2032 age-bracket modeling, Tasmania State Government Regional/LGA figures released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are incorporated through a population growth weighted aggregation process translating LGA figures to SA2 boundaries. Long-term outlooks place the locality within lower quartile growth ranges for non-metropolitan districts, projecting an influx of 187 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, corresponding to an overall rise of 3.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
87 new dwellings have been approved in Dilston - Lilydale over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 planning approvals across Dilston - Lilydale average roughly 17 dwellings annually, totaling 87 homes authorized throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over these past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the region welcomed an average of 3.1 new residents per year per completed residence, showing that demand heavily outpaces newly created stock—a dynamic typically stimulating capital growth and buyer rivalry. Construction costs average $475,000 per dwelling, tracking above broader regional averages and underscoring an emphasis on premium residential building. Concurrently, non-residential building activity remains subdued, with commercial development approvals reaching just $1.1 million during this financial year.
Relative to Rest of Tas., per-capita residential construction authorizations in Dilston - Lilydale track at approximately two-thirds the wider pace, situating the district in the 42nd percentile countrywide; this constrained delivery rate limits available stock and channels purchaser focus toward established properties. Recent building activity has consisted exclusively of detached houses, maintaining the rural, low-density character and appealing to purchasers seeking generous allotment sizes. The presence of 344 people per approved dwelling underscores the peaceful, low-volume development landscape. Projections indicate that Dilston - Lilydale will add 180 residents by 2041 according to the newest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If building activity maintains its current pace, additions to the housing stock should comfortably satisfy incoming requirements, offering supportive purchasing conditions while leaving room for expansion to outpace existing 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 $2.74 billion. 13 are already under construction and 17 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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Civic improvements, major works, and strategic planning decisions exert a substantial influence on local market dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 78 projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent works include The Green, Rocherlea Subdivision, Launceston Tennis Centre Upgrades, and Newnham Creek Stabilisation Project, with key details on the most impactful developments outlined below.
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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 64.6%. 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 local labour pool in Dilston - Lilydale is well-qualified, featuring strong representation across vital services and an unemployment rate of only 2.3%. As of March 2026, employed locals number 2,395, with the jobless rate tracking 1.7% lower than the 3.9% reported for Regional Tas., and labour force engagement reaching an elevated 64.6% against 58.7% regionally. Remote work was registered by a modest 12.8% of workers at the Census, although pandemic lockdown measures during that period provide relevant context. Leading fields of resident employment comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.
The construction sector displays standout prominence, employing workers at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for merely 3.9% of employed residents, falling short of the 7.7% seen across Regional Tas.. A comparison between local resident workers and the Census daytime working population suggests that immediate local job opportunities remain limited. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that over the 12-month period, the total workforce shrank by 1.5% alongside a 1.5% decrease in employed persons, leaving unemployment levels broadly unchanged. Conversely, Regional Tas. experienced a 1.8% rise in employment, a 1.7% workforce increase, and a slight dip in joblessness. Further guidance on future staffing requirements is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Applying these five-year and ten-year national trajectory benchmarks across local industry compositions provides an indicative view of future local performance. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectories vary markedly. Weighting these projections against the industry distribution of Dilston - Lilydale points to potential employment expansion of 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for context and omits localized demographic 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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Taxpayer income across the Dilston - Lilydale SA2 tracks beneath nationwide benchmarks based on ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Within the SA2, median taxpayer income stands at $50,976 while the average reaches $62,080, comparing favorably to Regional Tas. benchmarks of $49,689 and $59,358 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $56,558 for median income and $68,878 for average income as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings position the area between the 34th and 40th percentiles nationwide.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income cohort accounts for 35.1% of community members (1,613 individuals), exceeding the regional proportion of 28.5%. Housing affordability remains solid with residents keeping 90.1% of income post-shelter expenses, though net disposable earnings rank lower at the 47th percentile and the SEIFA income metric sits 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 latest Census, the housing inventory in Dilston - Lilydale consisted of 99.5% separate houses and 0.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and other housing forms), presenting a significantly more detached profile than Regional Tas., which recorded 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 49.0%, well above regional norms, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (42.6%) or rented (8.4%). Median monthly mortgage commitments were $1,365 and median weekly rents were $260, sitting above Regional Tas. figures of $1,274 and $250. Nationally, local shelter costs remain highly affordable, trailing the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and typical weekly rent 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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Households in the region are overwhelmingly family-oriented, making up 78.3% of residences; this includes 37.6% couples without children, 32.1% couples with children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.7%, split between single-person households at 19.7% and group homes at 2.0%. The typical household size is 2.6 people, exceeding the 2.3 average registered across Regional Tas..
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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Tertiary attainment in Dilston - Lilydale sits below national standards, as 22.2% of persons aged 15+ hold a university qualification compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for future skills growth. Bachelor degree holders account for 15.2% of the cohort, with postgraduate qualifications held by 4.5% and graduate diplomas by 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is widespread, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (30.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 27.7% of the populace actively enrolled in educational courses. Primary schooling represents 10.7% of residents, secondary education accounts for 8.1%, and tertiary courses engage 2.7%.
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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Community wellness metrics across Dilston - Lilydale demonstrate generally favorable conditions, with AreaSearch evaluations of health disorders and mortality tracking near countrywide standards across all age demographics, while private health insurance uptake is moderate at approximately 50% of residents (~2,288 people) against the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma constitute the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, experienced by 10.4 and 8.5% of the population respectively, while 65.4% reported an absence of chronic ailments compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas.. Working-age residents experience comparatively elevated rates of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 23.3% of the community (1,070 people), sitting below the 25.1% regional benchmark, with elderly residents enjoying above-average health results that surpass wider national standings.
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 measures rank below average in Dilston - Lilydale, where 88.8% of inhabitants were born in Australia, 91.0% hold Australian citizenship, and 96.9% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 40.7% of the local populace. The most pronounced relative religious overrepresentation occurs in Judaism, accounting for 0.1% of community members compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas.. Regarding parental ancestral heritage, the three most widespread backgrounds are English (34.8%), Australian (32.8%), and Scottish (8.0%). Specific community cohorts demonstrate noticeable divergences from regional benchmarks, including residents of German ancestry at 4.2% (vs 2.6% regionally), Australian Aboriginal heritage at 2.5% (vs 4.1%), and Dutch lineage at 2.2% (vs 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dilston - Lilydale is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 17.5% 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 age distribution of Dilston - Lilydale generally aligns with Regional Tas., showing a maximum cohort variance of 4.9 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates a median age of 46 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census measurement, 1 year higher than the Regional Tas. median of 45 at that Census, and above the Australian Census figure of 38. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ expanded from 18.9% to an estimated 23.3%. Through to 2041, older age groups are projected to absorb the majority of demographic growth, increasing by 249 residents (23%) to reach 1,320, whereas younger to middle-aged adults, along with children and young adults, are projected to decline.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 76 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 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.