Grindelwald - Lanena
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Grindelwald - Lanena's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 6,491, reflecting a growth of 355 people (5.8%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,136. This increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 6,439 as of June 2024 and an additional 71 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 18.8 persons per square kilometer. Grindelwald - Lanena's growth rate exceeded both the state (4.5%) and SA4 region levels, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 58.4% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are adopted with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future trends suggest a population increase just below Australia's regional areas' median by 2041, with the area expected to grow by 512 persons, reflecting a total increase of 7.1% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Grindelwald - Lanena when compared nationally

Grindelwald-Lanena has recorded approximately 28 residential property approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 140 homes over the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, with one approval so far in FY-26. On average, 3.1 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years. This significant demand outpaces supply, potentially increasing prices and competition among buyers.

New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $367,000. In FY-26, $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Grindelwald-Lanena shows about 60% of construction activity per person and ranks in the 49th percentile nationally, suggesting limited housing choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes.

All new construction so far has been standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are estimated to be 348 people per dwelling approval in the area. Looking ahead, Grindelwald-Lanena is projected to grow by 460 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Grindelwald - Lanena has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects that are likely to influence the area. Notable projects include Exeter High School - Major School Redevelopment, Exeter Pedestrian Crossings, West Tamar Highway Targeted Upgrades (Exeter to Launceston), and Atkinsons Road Upgrade. The following list details those projects expected to have the most relevance.

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While Grindelwald - Lanena retains a healthy unemployment rate of 2.8%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Grindelwald - Lanena has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.8% as of June 2025. It has 3,075 residents in work, which is 1.2% below Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%.

The workforce participation is similar to Rest of Tas., at 55.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Professional & technical services have a high employment share, at 1.3 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employ only 6.2% of local workers, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 8.4%.

From Jun-25 to Jul-25, labour force decreased by 1.5%, and employment fell by 1.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment contract by 0.5% and unemployment fall marginally. State-level data from Sep-25 shows TAS employment grew by 0.77%, adding 1,170 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.2% over ten years for Grindelwald - Lanena, based on its industry mix.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Grindelwald-Lanena's median income was $47,391 and average income was $56,453 in financial year 2022. This compares to Rest of Tas.'s median income of $47,358 and average income of $57,384 during the same period. By March 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $53,049 and average income around $63,193, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.94%. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Grindelwald-Lanena fell between the 18th and 26th percentiles nationally. The majority, 31.9% (2,070 people), earned within the $1,500-$2,999 bracket. Housing costs are manageable with 88.9% retained income, but disposable income is below average at the 33rd percentile. Grindelwald-Lanena's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Grindelwald-Lanena's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 99.0% houses and 1.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Tas.'s figures were 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Grindelwald-Lanena stood at 49.5%, with mortgaged properties at 40.0% and rented ones at 10.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,310, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Grindelwald-Lanena was $293, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Grindelwald-Lanena's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,310 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $293 against the national figure of $375.

Grindelwald - Lanena has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 75.1% of all households, including 27.9% couples with children, 38.6% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.9%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Rest of Tas. average.

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

Educational qualifications in Grindelwald - Lanena trail Australian benchmarks with 21.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. The gap indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (30.4%).

Educational participation is high at 25.7%, including 10.0% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education. Grindelwald - Lanena has educational provisions including Exeter High School and Exeter Primary School serving a total of 664 students. The area shows typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 957) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between one primary and one secondary institution. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 10.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 8.5, suggesting the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Grindelwald - Lanena is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Grindelwald-Lanena faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Only about 48% (~3,115 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 11.9% and 8.6% of residents respectively. About 61.4% report no medical ailments, similar to the Rest of Tas. (61.2%). The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.7% (1,865 people), compared to Rest of Tas. at 27.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Grindelwald-Lanena are above average, even better than the general population's health metrics.

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

Grindelwald-Lanena, surveyed in 2016, showed low cultural diversity: 82.6% born in Australia, 90.6% citizens, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 44.4%. Judaism, at 0.1%, was proportionally similar to Rest of Tas (0.1%).

Top ancestry groups were English (35.0%), Australian (31.1%), Scottish (8.4%). Notable differences included Dutch (2.7% vs regional 2.0%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.6%), and South African (0.5% vs 0.3%) populations.

Grindelwald - Lanena ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Grindelwald - Lanena is significantly higher than the Rest of Tas.'s average of 45 years, standing at 50 years. This figure is also well above the national norm of 38 years. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Grindelwald - Lanena, making up 16.4% of the local population compared to the Rest of Tas.'s average. Conversely, the 25-34 year-old group is under-represented at 8.0%. The national percentage for the 65-74 age group is 9.4%, which is significantly lower than Grindelwald - Lanena's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.0% to 9.7%. During this period, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 14.1% to 12.4%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 18.1% to 16.7%. Population forecasts for Grindelwald - Lanena indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 43%, adding 273 residents to reach a total of 906. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 78% of population growth, highlighting the trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.