Legana

Population growth drivers in Legana are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Legana's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 5,184. This figure represents an increase of 415 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,769. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,070 in June 2024 and an additional 185 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 153 persons per square kilometer. Legana's growth rate of 8.7% since the 2021 census exceeds that of its SA3 area (3.9%) and the state, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are adopted with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected, with the area projected to grow by 665 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 10.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Legana has received approximately 50 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 252 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 23 recorded approvals. On average, 2 new residents per year arrived for each new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this has since eased to 1 person per dwelling over the past two years. The average construction cost of new homes is $237,000.

This financial year has seen $6.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Legana's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Tasmania, Legana exhibits 140% higher development activity per capita. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 153 people per dwelling approval in Legana, suggesting an expanding market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Legana is projected to gain 551 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Legana has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects that could impact the area. Notable ones are Legana Grove Estate, Legana Ambulance Station, Legana Indoor Basketball Facility, and Legana Town Centre Commercial Development. The following list details the most relevant projects.

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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 1.3% as of September 2025. It has 2,646 residents in work, which is 2.5% below the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%.

The workforce participation rate is 62.5%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key industries for employment among residents 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..

In the 12 months prior, labour force decreased by 2.5%, employment decreased by 2.5%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. Meanwhile, Rest of Tas. experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with a drop in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows TAS employment contracted by 0.35%, losing 2,010 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.1%. Nationally, employment growth was 0.14% and the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years in Legana, based on industry-specific projections applied to its employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Legana SA2 is $52,131. Average income stands at $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 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Legana are approximately $59,341 (median) and $70,654 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data ranks household, family and personal incomes modestly in Legana, between the 43rd and 43rd percentiles. Distribution shows 35.8% of locals (1,855 people) earn $1,500 - 2,999, consistent with broader trends across the region at 28.5%. Housing costs are manageable with 87.4% retained. Disposable income ranks below average at the 48th percentile. Legana's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Legana, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types of dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Tas., where 82.1% of dwellings were houses and 17.9% were other types. 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 average of $1,300 but lower than the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Legana was $350, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $280 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 76.6% of all households, including 33.6% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 21.1% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is 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

Educational qualifications in Legana trail regional benchmarks, with 22.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (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.

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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% (~2,623 people) of Legana's total population has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.3%) and mental health issues (9.1%). Around 65.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.9% in the Rest of Tas. About 20.8% (~1,079 people) of Legana's residents are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors in Legana 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 cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.7% of its population born in Australia, 93.2% being citizens, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Legana, comprising 47.1% of people. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to the rest of Tasmania, making up 1.3% of Legana's population versus 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (34.0%), Australian (33.4%), and Irish (6.9%). Notably, Dutch (3.9%) and South African (0.5%) are overrepresented in Legana compared to regional averages of 2.0% and 0.2%, respectively. Korean is also slightly overrepresented at 0.3% versus the region's 0.1%.

Legana's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Legana's median age is 40 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Tas. average of 45 but somewhat older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 35-44 are particularly prominent at 13.6%, while the 55-64 group is comparatively smaller at 11.0% than in the Rest of Tas. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 11.4% to 13.6% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.9% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.8%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 12.2% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Legana, with the 45 to 54 cohort showing the strongest projected growth at 28%, adding 169 residents to reach 784. In contrast, numbers in the 35 to 44 age range are expected to fall by 78.