Legana
Statistical Area - sa2

Legana lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Legana's population, as of Aug 2025, is approximately 5,181. This figure represents an increase of 412 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,769. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,070 in June 2024 and an additional 184 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 153 persons per square kilometer. Legana's population grew by 8.6% between the 2021 Census and Aug 2025, outpacing the SA3 area (3.6%) and the state average. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.7% to this growth 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 from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. By 2041, Legana is projected to grow by 665 persons, achieving a total increase of 10.7%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Legana among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Legana has received approximately 50 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that between FY-21 and FY-25, there were a total of 252 approvals, with 6 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 2 new residents has arrived per new home. However, this figure has eased to 1 person per dwelling over the past two years. The average construction value for development projects is $457,000.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $6.6 million, reflecting Legana's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Legana exhibits 140.0% higher development activity per person. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 153 people per dwelling approval in Legana, indicating a growing market.

Population forecasts suggest that Legana will gain 554 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Legana has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects likely impacting this area. Notable ones are Legana Grove Estate, Legana Ambulance Station, Legana Indoor Basketball Facility, and Legana Primary School. The following details projects most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Legana demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Legana has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.4% as of June 2025. It has 2,651 residents in work, with an unemployment rate that is 2.5% lower than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is high at 62.5%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key industries of employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 1.9% of Legana's workforce compared to 8.4% in Rest of Tas..

Labour force decreased by 1.5% over a 12-month period ending June 2025, while employment decreased by 1.6%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows TAS employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years for Legana, based on its industry mix.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that median income in Legana is $52,131 and average income is $62,070. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where median income is $47,358 and average income is $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.94% from financial year ending June 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income in Legana would be approximately $58,355 and average income would be around $69,481 by that date. Census 2021 data shows household incomes in Legana rank at the 43rd percentile, family incomes at the 44th percentile, and personal incomes also at the 44th percentile. Income distribution shows that 35.8% of locals (1,854 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader regional trends where 28.5% are in this income bracket. Housing costs take up a manageable 87.4%, but disposable income ranks below average at the 48th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Legana, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.2% houses and 3.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 82.1% houses and 17.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Legana stood at 41.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.0% and rented ones at 15.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s figure of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Legana was $350, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $280. Nationally, Legana's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 76.6% of all households, consisting of 33.6% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 21.1% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

Educational attainment in Legana aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Legana's educational qualifications lag behind regional averages. 22.0% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education. Schools appear to be located outside Legana's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Legana is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Legana faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 51% (~2,621 people) of its total population has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 10.3% of residents) and mental health issues (9.1%), while 65.7% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.9% in the Rest of Tas. The area has 20.8% (1,078 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Legana ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Legana's population shows lower cultural diversity, with 84.7% born in Australia, 93.2% being citizens, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 47.1%. Hinduism, at 1.3%, is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 2.5%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (34.0%), Australian (33.4%), and Irish (6.9%). Dutch (3.9%) and South African (0.5%) are notably overrepresented, while Korean (0.3%) is slightly above the regional average of 0.1%.

Legana's median age exceeds the national pattern

Legana's median age is 40 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of Tas. average of 45 but somewhat higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile reveals that individuals aged 35-44 years make up a prominent 13.6% of Legana's population, while those aged 55-64 years comprise a relatively smaller 11.0%, compared to the Rest of Tas. Between 2021 and the present, the percentage of individuals aged 35-44 years has increased from 11.4% to 13.6%. During this period, the population in the 15-24 age group also grew from 10.9% to 12.0%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 45-54 years decreased from 13.4% to 11.8%, and those aged 55-64 years fell from 12.2% to 11.0%. Population projections for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic shifts in Legana. The 45-54 age group is expected to experience the strongest growth, increasing by 28% and adding 170 residents to reach a total of 784 individuals in this age range. In contrast, the number of individuals aged 35-44 years is forecasted to decrease by 78.