Grindelwald - Lanena

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 is approximately 6,595 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 459 people, a rise of 7.5% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,136. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,439 as of June 2024 and an additional 93 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 19.1 persons per square kilometer. Grindelwald - Lanena's growth rate exceeded both the state average (5.3%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 58.4% to overall population gains during recent periods.

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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Future population projections indicate an increase just below the median for Australia's regional areas, with Grindelwald - Lanena expected to expand by 512 persons to reach approximately 7,107 by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 5.4% over 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 per year over the past five financial years, totalling 140 homes. In FY-26, up to the present, there have been 5 approvals recorded. On average, 3.1 new residents arrive annually for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates that demand is outstripping supply, which typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers.

New properties are being constructed at an average cost of $266,000. Additionally, commercial approvals valued at $1.2 million have been registered in the current financial year, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Tasmania, Grindelwald - Lanena has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

Nationally, it ranks among the 49th percentile of areas assessed, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 348 people. Looking ahead, Grindelwald - Lanena is projected to grow by 356 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Grindelwald - Lanena has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Exeter Pedestrian Crossings, Exeter High School Major Redevelopment, West Tamar Highway Targeted Upgrades from Exeter to Launceston, and Atkinsons Road Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 September 2025. It has 3,075 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Tas., at 58.6%.

According to Census responses, 14.3% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a high share of professional & technical employment, at 1.3 times the regional level. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 6.2% of Grindelwald - Lanena's workforce compared to 8.4% in Rest of Tas..

Labour force levels decreased by 2.5% over the 12 months to September 2025, alongside a 2.9% employment decline, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where employment rose by 0.7%, the labour force grew by 0.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Grindelwald - Lanena's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Grindelwald - Lanena SA2 has a median income of $49,043 and an average income of $58,900. This is lower than the national averages of $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average) for Rest of Tas. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Grindelwald - Lanena would be approximately $53,751 (median) and $64,554 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Grindelwald - Lanena fall between the 18th and 25th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. In terms of income distribution, 31.9% of individuals in Grindelwald - Lanena earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the surrounding region where 28.5% fall into this bracket. Housing costs take up 88.9% of income, but disposable income is below average at the 32nd percentile. The area'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, consisted of 99.0% houses and 1.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Grindelwald - Lanena stood at 49.5%, with mortgaged dwellings 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 $1,274. The median weekly rent in Grindelwald - Lanena was $293, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Grindelwald - Lanena has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 24.9%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households at 1.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

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

Grindelwald-Lanena trail has educational qualifications with 21.1% of its residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (30.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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The level of general health in Grindelwald - Lanena is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Grindelwald - Lanena shows better-than-average health results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low instances of common health conditions.

Private health insurance coverage is quite low at approximately 48% of the total population, around 3,191 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.9%) and asthma (8.6%), while 61.4% of residents report being free from any medical ailments, close to Rest of Tas.'s 62.0%. Working-age individuals face significant health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.7%, or around 1,960 people, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 24.9%. Health outcomes for seniors are above average, generally in line with national rankings.

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 cultural diversity below average. 82.6% of residents were born in Australia, 90.6% held citizenship, and 96.4% spoke English at home. Christianity dominated religiously with 44.4%.

Judaism's representation was similar to regional levels at 0.1%. Ancestral groups showed English (35.0%), Australian (31.1%), and Scottish (8.4%) as top three. Dutch (2.7% vs regional 1.7%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.4%), and South African (0.5% vs 0.2%) groups were notably overrepresented.

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

The median age in Grindelwald - Lanena is 50 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of Tas.'s average of 45 years and also well above the national norm of 38 years. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Grindelwald - Lanena at 16.5%, compared to the Rest of Tas.'s average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.1%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.0% to 10.3%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 15.4% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.1% to 11.9%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 18.1% to 16.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Grindelwald - Lanena, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 131%, adding 252 residents to reach 444. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 75% of population growth, underscoring trends towards an aging population. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.