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Legana has an estimated 5,227 residents, up from 4,769 at the 2021 Census — a change of 458 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 227 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 51.6% of that increase. That puts 155 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch, Legana has a population of approximately 5,227 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 458 people (9.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,769 people. The estimate is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,118 and 227 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population density stands at 155 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for future expansion. The 9.6% growth rate of Legana since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA3 area (2.6%) and the state, making it a regional growth leader.
Population increases in the area were chiefly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 51.6% of all population gains in recent times. For each SA2 area, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 areas without this coverage, and to project age group changes after 2032, the 2022 Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections (using a 2021 baseline) are used, adjusted by weighting population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future projections suggest population growth will remain slightly below the median of regional areas nationwide. Based on the most recent annual ERP data, the locality is projected to add 602 persons by 2041, representing a total expansion of 9.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
252 new dwellings have been approved in Legana over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 73, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Legana has recorded an average of roughly 50 new dwelling approvals per year, summing to 252 homes during the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 67 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.6 new residents per year arriving for each new home built over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand and supply seem well-proportioned, supporting stable market conditions. More recently, this ratio has dropped to 1.1 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating improved supply conditions. Building projects have an average construction value of $237,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $6.6 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Legana exhibits 136.0% higher development activity (per person) when compared to the Rest of Tas., giving purchasers more options, although construction pace has decreased lately. Furthermore, all recent building activity consists of standalone homes, maintaining the low density profile of the area through single-family dwellings that appeal to buyers looking for space. The area has approximately 154 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing market. Projections indicate Legana will add 493 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trends suggest that new housing supply will easily accommodate this demand, which supports favorable conditions for buyers and may enable population growth to outstrip current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Legana
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Legana, worth an estimated $180 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.57 billion. 13 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning projects play a critical role in local performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects that are expected to influence the area. Significant undertakings include the Legana Grove Estate, Legana Ambulance Station, Legana Indoor Basketball Facility, and the Legana Town Centre Commercial Development, with the most relevant details provided in the following list.
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Legana Community, Sports and Recreation Precinct
The Legana Community, Sports and Recreation Precinct Master Plan features an indoor multi-purpose facility, new clubrooms, and community spaces. Stage 1, slated to begin in the 2026/27 financial year, focuses on delivering the indoor multi-purpose courts to address a regional shortage. The project has secured $5 million in Federal funding and a $5 million commitment from the West Tamar Council.
Legana Ambulance Station
A new purpose-built ambulance station at Lot 23 Legana Park Drive within the Innova Business Park precinct, part of the Tasmanian Government's 2030 Strong Plan commitment to deliver 16 new or upgraded ambulance stations statewide. The facility will house all of Ambulance Tasmania's operational requirements with capacity for future service expansion, and will reduce emergency response times for Legana and surrounding northern Tasmanian communities. Public consultation was expected in June 2025, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2026 and complete later that year.
West Tamar Highway Duplication - Freshwater Point Road to Acropolis Drive
Duplication of approximately two kilometres of the West Tamar Highway between Freshwater Point Road and Acropolis Drive in Legana, expanding the road from one lane to two lanes in each direction. Works include intersection upgrades at Freshwater Point Road and Acropolis Drive, a new dual-lane roundabout at Bridgenorth Road, pedestrian crossings, and shared paths for cyclists and pedestrians. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments as part of the Northern Roads Package and aims to reduce congestion, improve safety, and support population growth in Northern Tasmania's fastest-growing suburb.Construction began in early 2024. The southbound lanes and Freshwater Point Road roundabout stage was expected operational by late December 2025, with the full project now anticipated to wrap up in the first half of 2026.
Legana Grove Estate
Legana Grove Estate is a prestigious master-planned land subdivision in Legana, one of Northern Tasmania's fastest-growing regions. The estate is now releasing Stage 24 along Brigalow Street, following on from the completed Stage 22 and Stage 23 releases, with the project total exceeding 143 residential lots. It is positioned as the closest new land estate to the Legana shopping centre, within 400m of the Woolworths-anchored precinct. Unit and townhouse development is deliberately controlled and kept to a minimum to protect estate values.The site is less than 2km from the new Legana Primary School, which began operations in 2025. Blocks are available vacant or as fixed-price house and land packages with no hidden costs.
Legana Town Centre Commercial Development
Commercial infill and pad-site development in the Legana town centre, adjacent to the Woolworths-anchored Legana Shopping Centre. Recent completions include a flagship Pets Domain store at 1 Legana Grove (2024) with additional retail tenancies delivered/leased around Tatana Way. Works align with West Tamar Council's Legana Town Centre structure planning and the completed Legana Main Street connection, supporting the area's growth.
5 Thorne Avenue, Legana - Multiple Dwellings
Development application for the construction of two new dwellings.
Fermoy Estate
Fermoy Estate is a residential land subdivision in Legana, offering 38 prime residential lots and house and land packages. The estate is located close to the Legana Shopping Centre and the new Legana Primary School.
Legana Primary School
A new Tasmanian Government primary school in Legana delivering contemporary learning spaces for around 350 students, with undercover sports court, full-sized oval, makers space, state-of-the-art library and an onsite oral health clinic. Construction finished in late 2024 and the school opened to students in Term 1, 2025.
2,652 residents of Legana are employed, from a labour force of 2,686. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 64.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,459, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Legana possesses a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of only 1.3%. As of March 2026, 2,652 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 2.7% below the Regional Tas. rate of 3.9%, and participation in the labor force is significantly elevated at 64.2% compared to 58.8% in Regional Tas.. Census data indicates a low 7.4% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, employing just 1.9% of the local workforce compared to 8.4% in Regional Tas.. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests that the local area offers limited jobs within its boundaries. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month period saw a decline of 1.6% in the labor force alongside a 1.3% reduction in employment, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Regional Tas. recorded employment growth of 1.8% and labor force growth of 1.7%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. Further details on future demand within Legana can be drawn from the May-25 Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections. These five and ten-year forecasts have been compared to the local workforce composition to estimate growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to Legana's specific job mix indicates local employment is estimated to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (assuming a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Legana is $1,636 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $773 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,728 a year against an average of $63,832. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode level ATO statistics from financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the Legana SA2 are below the national average, with a median of $53,728 and an average of $63,832. This compares to a median of $49,689 and an average of $59,358 in Regional Tas.. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index rise of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $59,611 for the median and $70,822 for the average as of March 2026. 2021 Census data shows family, household and individual incomes in Legana are modest, ranking at the 43rd and 43rd percentiles.
In terms of income distribution, the largest group comprises 35.8% of residents (1,871 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with the regional trend of 28.5% in this range. Housing expenses are manageable, with residents keeping 87.4% of their income, but disposable income is below average at the 48th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Legana had 1,753 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Legana consisted of 96.2% standalone houses and 3.9% other types of housing (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other options in Regional Tas.. Home ownership rates in Legana matched the Regional Tas. level of 41.3%, while the rest of the properties were either mortgaged (43.0%) or rented (15.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,517, notably higher than the Regional Tas. average of $1,274. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to $250 in Regional Tas..
On a national scale, Legana's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Legana counted 1,753 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,921 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority at 76.6% of homes, consisting of couples with children at 33.6%, couples without children at 33.1%, and single parent families at 9.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.4%, with single person homes at 21.1% and group housing at 2.3%. The median household size of 2.6 residents is larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.0% of adults in Legana hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in Legana is lower than regional averages, with 22.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationwide. This difference suggests opportunities for future skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical education is common, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (30.3%). Participation in study is high, with 28.5% of the population enrolled in education. This group is made up of 10.7% in primary school, 8.4% in high school, and 3.8% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Legana means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.7% of residents in Legana report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Legana has notable health issues according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the occurrence of chronic conditions, which affect both younger and older cohorts, combined with private health insurance coverage that is low at roughly 50% of the population (~2,639 people). The national average stands at 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses in the region were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 10.3 and 9.1% of the population, respectively. Conversely, 65.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas.. Residents of working age exhibit above-average rates of chronic illness.
The area has 21.2% of its population aged 65 and over (1,109 people), which is below the 24.9% regional Tasmanian average. Seniors in the area experience positive health outcomes, with national rankings exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Legana is largely Australian-born, at 84.7% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.0%) and Australian (33.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Legana exhibits below-average cultural diversity, with 84.7% of residents born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 94.6% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 47.1% of the population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is seen in Hinduism, which represents 1.3% of the community compared to 1.1% in Regional Tas.. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Legana are English at 34.0%, Australian at 33.4%, and Irish at 6.9%. Other groups display notable differences from regional averages: Dutch ancestry is higher at 3.9% of Legana (compared to 1.7% in the region), South Australian is at 0.5% (compared to 0.2%), and Korean is at 0.3% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Legana is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Legana's median age of 40 years is lower than the Regional Tas. average of 45, though slightly older than the Australian average of 38 years. The demographic mix features a high proportion of 15 - 24 year-olds (12.5%), whereas the 55 - 64 age bracket is smaller (11.0%) than in Regional Tas.. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 11.4% to 13.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.9% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group declined from 13.4% to 11.7%, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 12.2% to 11.0%.
Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for Legana, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 27% (adding 161 residents to reach 773) and the 35 to 44 cohort expected to decrease by 94 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Legana
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 227 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,769 at the 2021 Census → 5,227 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (602011039). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.