Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart
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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, as of November 2025, is approximately 9,205 people. This figure represents an increase of 172 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,033 people. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,200 in June 2024 and the addition of 63 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 939 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 1.9% since the Census places it within 0.4 percentage points of the SA3 average (2.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

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 and to estimate post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by approximately 531 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of about 5.7% 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, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents per year arrive with each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions. The average construction value of new homes is $314,000.

In this financial year, $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 development consists of 94% standalone homes and 6% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 485 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Future projections indicate Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart will add 526 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good 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 5thth percentile nationally

Area performance is significantly influenced by local infrastructure changes, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 18 such projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Queens Walk Housing Expansion, Hobart City High School redevelopment, Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, and New Town Sporting Precinct Upgrades. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has an educated workforce with prominent essential services sectors. The unemployment rate here is 2.2%, lower than Greater Hobart's 4.1%.

As of June 2025, 5,278 residents are employed. The local unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Hobart's, and workforce participation is higher at 68.9% compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.

However, construction has limited presence with 5.3% employment compared to the regional average of 8.7%. The area is predominantly residential, offering limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6%, while employment declined by 1.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Hobart saw employment fall by 1.5% and labour force contract by 1.6%, with a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project an increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Lenah Valley-Mount Stuart's median income among taxpayers was $54,170 and average income stood at $68,810 in the financial year 2022. These figures are higher than Greater Hobart's median of $51,272 and average of $63,777 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest median income will be approximately $61,662 and average income around $78,326. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Lenah Valley-Mount Stuart cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 32.4% of locals (2,982 people) fall into the $1,500-$2,999 category, similar to regional trends showing 32.2% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. 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

The dwelling structure in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.8% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Hobart metro's 69.2% houses and 30.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart was at 37.2%, similar to Hobart metro's figure, with the rest either mortgaged (36.2%) or rented (26.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,664, lower than Hobart metro's average of $1,800. The median weekly rent was $370, compared to Hobart metro's $390. Nationally, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than 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 percent of all households, including 31.0 percent couples with children, 26.8 percent couples without children, and 9.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.2 percent, with lone person households at 27.8 percent and group households comprising 4.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.3.

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

Educational attainment in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 47.1% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.9%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (15.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education. Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart has three schools with a combined enrollment of 1,074 students as of the latest data. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1080). All three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.7, below the regional average of 22.8, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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. These are served by a mix of buses along 96 different routes, offering 7,397 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living just 182 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, services run 1,056 times per day across all routes, equating to about 127 weekly trips per individual stop.

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart residents show positive health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% (around 4,943 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 58.9%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 10.1 and 8.3% respectively. Around 68.5% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Hobart at 69.8%. The area has 17.6% seniors (1,620 people), lower than Greater Hobart's 18.8%. Seniors' health outcomes are strong and exceed the general population in various metrics.

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

Lenah Valley-Mount Stuart showed cultural diversity with 22.4% overseas-born population and 17.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 36.4%. Hinduism was slightly overrepresented at 3.7%, compared to Greater Hobart's 3.5%.

Top ancestry groups were English (29.7%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (9.0%). Notably, Polish (1.3% vs regional 1.0%), Dutch (1.7% vs 1.6%), and Greek (1.2% vs 1.0%) were overrepresented.

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. Compared to the Greater Hobart average, the 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart at 16.4%, while the 75-84 year-olds 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 declined from 16.7% to 14.8%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 12.3% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand notably, increasing by 440 people (39%) from 1,140 to 1,581. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 age groups are projected to decrease in number.