Lindisfarne - Rose Bay

Population growth drivers in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's population is around 7,949 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 119 people (1.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,830 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,867 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 81 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 993 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 77.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to increase by 774 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 8.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay has experienced around 13 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 65 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 11 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.3 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average cost of $248,000. Additionally, $200,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Relative to Greater Hobart, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay shows substantially reduced construction (73.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 1146 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Population forecasts indicate Lindisfarne - Rose Bay will gain 692 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.0%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,766 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation lags significantly (57.0% compared to Greater Hobart's 64.0%). Based on Census responses, a low 8.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Meanwhile, construction has a limited presence with 7.6% employment compared to 8.7% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.2% and the labour force decreased by 0.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Hobart recorded employment growth of 0.1%, a labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment falling 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Lindisfarne - Rose Bay. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Lindisfarne - Rose Bay SA2's income level is in line with national averages according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Lindisfarne - Rose Bay SA2's median income among taxpayers is $55,857 and the average income stands at $67,121, compared to Greater Hobart's figures of $54,577 and $65,190 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,219 (median) and $73,565 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, between the 40th and 55th percentiles. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.8% of the community (2,527 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.2% in the same category. After housing, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Lindisfarne - Rose Bay was well beyond that of Hobart metro, at 42.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (23.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Hobart metro average at $1,620, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Hobart metro's $1,517 and $350. Nationally, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 66.2% of all households, comprising 23.2% couples with children, 32.1% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 30.4% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational attainment in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.5% in TAS and 28.9% in the SA3 area. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (18.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 5.5% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 50 active transport stops operating within Lindisfarne - Rose Bay comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 121 individual routes, collectively providing 9,602 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 207 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode at 86%, with 9% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A relatively low 8.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,371 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 192 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover just leads that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~4,181 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 12.2 and 9.8% of residents, respectively, while 61.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 29.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,349 people), which is higher than the 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay is roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.2% of its population being citizens, 80.7% born in Australia, and 88.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay is Christianity, which makes up 44.1% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 3.1% of the population, compared to 2.8% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay are English, comprising 34.4% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.8% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.3% in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay (vs 0.2% regionally), Korean at 0.3% (vs 0.2%) and Scottish at 7.9% (vs 7.0%).

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

With a median age of 47, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay is materially older than the Greater Hobart figure of 39 and also well above the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 85+ year-olds are particularly prominent (6.2%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (13.3%) than in Greater Hobart. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.5% to 9.6% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 7.3% to 6.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 44% (353 people), reaching 1,154 from 800. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts.