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 is around 6,496 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 360 people (5.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,136 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,439 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 18.8 persons per square kilometer. Grindelwald - Lanena's growth rate of 5.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average (4.8%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 58.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends suggest an increase just below Australia's regional areas median, with the area expected to grow by 512 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 7.0% in total 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 properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 140 homes have been approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 3.1 new residents per year arrive per dwelling constructed during this period.

This demand outpaces supply, potentially putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction value of new homes is around $266,000. In the current financial year, approximately $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature.

Comparatively, Grindelwald - Lanena has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person when measured against the Rest of Tas. Nationally, it ranks around the 49th percentile among assessed areas, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes. All new construction in the area consists of standalone homes, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count is approximately 348 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Grindelwald - Lanena is projected to grow by about 455 residents by the year 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones are Exeter High School's major redevelopment, pedestrian crossing improvements, upgrades along West Tamar Highway from Exeter to Launceston, and Atkinsons Road Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

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. There are 3,075 residents employed, which is 1.2% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%.

The workforce participation rate is similar to Rest of Tas., at 55.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. There is a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 6.2% of local workers, below Rest of Tas.'s 8.4%.

The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data showing fewer working residents than expected based on population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.5%, while employment decreased by 1.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw a marginal decrease in unemployment despite a slight contraction in employment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Grindelwald - Lanena's employment could grow by approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

Grindelwald-Lanena's median income among taxpayers was $47,391 and average income stood at $56,453 in the financial year 2022. These figures compared to Rest of Tas.'s median income of $47,358 and average income of $57,384 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,945 (median) and $64,260 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Grindelwald-Lanena fell between the 18th and 26th percentiles nationally. Income analysis showed that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 31.9% of residents (2,072 people). Housing costs were manageable with 88.9% retained, but disposable income was below average at the 33rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Grindelwald-Lanena stood at 49.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (40.0%) or rented (10.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,310, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. Weekly rent in Grindelwald-Lanena was $293, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Grindelwald-Lanena's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially below 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 average in the Rest of Tas.

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

In Grindelwald-Lanena trail region, 21.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common (14.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (30.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.7% currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.0% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education. Educational institutions include Exeter High School and Exeter Primary School, serving a total of 664 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 957) with balanced educational opportunities. There is one primary and one secondary institution, with a capacity of 10.2 places per 100 residents, suggesting it 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. Private health cover is low at approximately 48%, covering about 3,118 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.9%) and asthma (8.6%). About 61.4% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the Rest of Tas. (61.2%). Residents aged 65 and over comprise 28.7%, totaling 1,866 people, slightly higher than Rest of Tas.'s 27.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming general population 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 June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 82.6% born in Australia, 90.6% citizens, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion (44.4%). Judaism, at 0.1%, was slightly overrepresented compared to the Rest of Tas.

(0.1%). The top three ancestral groups were English (35.0%), Australian (31.1%), and Scottish (8.4%). Notably, Dutch (2.7% vs 2.0%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.6%), and South African (0.5% vs 0.3%) groups were 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 16.4%, compared to the Rest of Tas.'s average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.0%. This concentration of the 65-74 cohort is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.0% to 9.7% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.1% to 12.4%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 18.1% to 16.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Grindelwald - Lanena, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 43%, adding 273 residents to reach 906. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 78% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.