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 approximately 4,657 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 303 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,354. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,579 in June 2024 and an additional 70 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 3.7 persons per square kilometer. Dilston - Lilydale's population growth of 7.0% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the state average (5.3%) and its SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 54.3% to 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 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods at LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth for locations outside capital cities. Dilston - Lilydale is expected to grow by 191 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 2.4% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Dilston-Lilydale has 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.

This financial year has seen $1.1 million in commercial approvals, reflective of the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Tasmania, Dilston-Lilydale has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 60th percentile nationally. Recent building activity comprises solely detached houses, preserving the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes.

The location has approximately 256 people per dwelling approval, suggesting potential for growth. Population forecasts estimate Dilston-Lilydale will gain 113 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current projections.

Dilston - Lilydale has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 78 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones include The Green project, Rocherlea Subdivision, Launceston Tennis Centre Upgrades, and Newnham Creek Stabilisation Project. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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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 2.2%. As of September 2025, 2,392 residents are employed while the area's unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Rest of Tas.'s 3.8%.

Workforce participation stands at 64.8%, exceeding Rest of Tas.'s 58.6%. According to Census responses, 12.8% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Construction shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation at 3.9%, compared to the regional average of 7.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons. Between May-24 and Apr-25, labour force decreased by 2.4% alongside a 2.5% employment decline, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 0.5%, and unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, with Dilston - Lilydale's local employment expected to increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Dilston - Lilydale SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,976 and an average of $62,080. This was below the national average. Rest of Tas., for comparison, had a median income of $49,689 and an average of $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $55,870 (median) and $68,040 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Dilston - Lilydale rank modestly, between the 34th and 40th percentiles. Income brackets show 35.1% of the population (1,634 individuals) 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, but disposable income sits below average at the 47th 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, was 99.5% houses and 0.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dilston - Lilydale was 49.0%, with the rest mortgaged (42.6%) or rented (8.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,365, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. Median weekly rent in Dilston - Lilydale was $260, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Dilston - Lilydale's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 constitute 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 show that 22.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 41.1% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (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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Dilston - Lilydale's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Dilston - Lilydale indicates positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population, around 2,319 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.4%) and asthma (8.5%). A total of 65.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.0% across Rest of Tas. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over, around 1,065 people, which is lower than the 24.9% in Rest of Tas. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 below average level of cultural diversity, with 88.8% of its population born in Australia, 91.0% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Dilston-Lilydale is Christianity, comprising 40.7% of the population. However, there was an overrepresentation of Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of the population compared to the rest of Tasmania's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Dilston-Lilydale are English at 34.8%, Australian at 32.8%, and Scottish at 8.0%. Notably, Dutch ethnicity is overrepresented at 2.2% compared to the regional average of 1.7%, German at 4.2% compared to 2.6%, and Australian Aboriginal at 2.5% compared to 4.1%.

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

Dilston-Lilydale's median age is 46 years, comparable to the Rest of Tasmania's 45 years but significantly higher than Australia's median of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 are particularly prominent, comprising 14.0% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up a smaller proportion at 8.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.4% to 7.7%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has increased from 12.6% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 15.6% to 14.0%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 17.7% to 16.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Dilston-Lilydale's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to grow steadily by 136 people (38%), from 359 to 496 individuals. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 73% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.