Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's population is approximately 9,290 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 257 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,033. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,200 in June 2024 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 948 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's growth rate of 2.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 2.5%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

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 and to estimate post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is expected to increase by 531 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 4.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has averaged approximately 25 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 127 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per year for each new home approved between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction value of these new homes is $314,000.

In FY-26, $1.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns, although building activity has slowed in recent years, falling below the national average. This suggests the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New developments consist of 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

With an estimated 485 people per dwelling approval, the area has a quiet, low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is projected to add 441 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand readily, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Hobart City High School redevelopment, TasWater Infrastructure Upgrades, Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC), and Queens Walk Housing Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. The area has seen relative employment stability over the past year, with 70.8% of residents participating in the workforce compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%.

According to Census responses, 10.9% of residents work from home. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Construction employment is limited at 5.3%, compared to the regional average of 8.7%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's labour force decreased by 0.9% and employment declined by 0.5%, resulting in a fall of 0.4 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In Greater Hobart, employment fell by 0.7%, labour force contracted by 0.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The median income among taxpayers in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart SA2 for financial year 2023 was $57,641. The average income stood at $71,737 during the same period. This compares to figures for Greater Hobart of $54,577 and $65,190 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,175 (median) and $78,624 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 32.4% of locals (3,009 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart had 85.8% houses and 14.3% other dwellings in its dwelling structure as of the latest Census, compared to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart stood at 37.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.2% and rented ones at 26.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,664, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $370, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart had lower mortgage repayments at $1,664 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $370 compared to the national figure of $375.

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.8% of all households, including 31.0% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households at 27.8% and group households comprising 4.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has a notably high educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 47.1% holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This exceeds both Tasmania's state average of 25.5% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. The area's educational advantage is evident in its Bachelor degree holders (27.9%), postgraduate qualifications (13.9%), and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.1% of residents possessing them, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (15.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as per the latest figures available. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has 58 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are used by 136 individual routes, providing 9,028 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 182 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 79%, while bus and walking account for 8% and 7% respectively. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 10.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 1,289 trips per day, equating to approximately 155 weekly trips per individual stop.

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 55% of the total population (around 5,100 people), compared to 51.7% across Greater Hobart. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues affecting 10.1% of residents and arthritis impacting 8.3%. A total of 68.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,651 people), lower than the 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lenah Valley-Mount Stuart showed cultural diversity above average, with 22.4% born overseas and 17.0% speaking non-English languages at home. Christianity was the predominant religion at 36.4%. Hinduism stood out at 3.7%, higher than Greater Hobart's 2.8%.

Top ancestry groups were English (29.7%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (9.0%). Polish, Dutch, and Greek ethnicities showed notable divergences: Polish at 1.3% vs regional 0.8%, Dutch at 1.7% vs 1.5%, and Greek at 1.2% vs 0.6%.

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has a median age of 38 years, closely matching Greater Hobart's figure of 39 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The area has an over-representation of the 35-44 cohort at 16.7%, compared to Greater Hobart's average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group grew from 14.4% to 16.7%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.6% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 16.7% to 14.2%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.3% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's age profile will significantly evolve. The 45-54 cohort is projected to expand by 439 people (38%), growing from 1,141 to 1,581. Meanwhile, both the 65-74 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.