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 9,277 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 244 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,033. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data showing 9,200 in June 2024 and an additional 63 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 946 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 2.7% since the 2021 census exceeds that of the SA3 area (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 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 post-2032 growth estimates by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is expected to increase by 531 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 4.9% 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 so far, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per year per new home in the area between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction value for new homes is $314,000.

This financial year has seen $1.3 million in commercial development approvals, 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.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 485 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Future projections estimate Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart to add 454 residents by 2041 based on current AreaSearch quarterly estimates. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, 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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 18 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include the Hobart City High School redevelopment, TasWater Infrastructure Upgrades, Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC), and Queens Walk Housing Expansion. The following list details those projects deemed 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 is 2.0%, as of September 2025, which is 2.0% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 70.8%, exceeding Greater Hobart's 63.8%.

According to Census responses, 10.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Construction has limited presence with 5.3% employment compared to the regional average of 8.7%.

The area appears predominantly residential with limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.9%, while employment declined by 0.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Hobart saw employment fall by 0.7%, labour force contract by 0.9%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 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 was $57,641 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $71,737 during the same period. These figures are higher than those for Greater Hobart, which were $54,577 and $65,190 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest that median income would be approximately $63,175 and average income $78,624, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.6%. Census data from 2021 shows that incomes in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 32.4% of locals (3,005 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's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 85.8% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart was at 37.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (36.2%) or rented (26.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,664, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart was $370, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were slightly less at $375.

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

Family households are the majority, accounting for 67.8% of all households. They include couples with children at 31.0%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single parent families at 9.0%. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households at 27.8% and group households comprising 4.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is 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 higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than Tasmania and Australia as a whole. As of 2021, 47.1% of its residents aged 15 and above have university degrees compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.1% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 9.8% and certificates for 15.3%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2021. 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 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 136 different routes that together facilitate 9,028 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents living an average of 182 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most inhabitants commute outwards using their cars (79%), followed by buses (8%) and walking (7%). On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per household. According to the 2021 Census, only 10.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes is approximately 1,289 trips daily, equating to around 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 (~5,093 people), compared to 51.7% across Greater Hobart. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (10.1%) and arthritis (8.3%), while 68.5% 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 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,632 people), which is lower than the 19.6% 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 had a cultural diversity above average, with 22.4% of its population born overseas and 17.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, comprising 36.4% of people. Hinduism showed an overrepresentation, making up 3.7% compared to the Greater Hobart average of 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.7%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (9.0%). Notably, Polish was overrepresented at 1.3%, Dutch at 1.7%, and Greek at 1.2% compared to regional averages.

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

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has a median age of 38, closely matching Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Comparing the two areas, those aged 35-44 are notably over-represented in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart at 16.4%, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 5.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 14.4% to 16.4% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 16.7% to 14.8%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 12.3% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's age profile. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand by 431 people (38%), growing from 1,149 to 1,581. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.