Lindisfarne - Rose Bay
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of Nov 2025, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's population is approximately 7940, reflecting a 1.4% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 7830 people. This growth was inferred from an estimated resident population of 7867 in June 2024 and 82 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 992 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's growth rate of 1.4% since census is within 2.9 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.6% of overall population gains during recent periods. 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 growth by age group post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Based on the latest population numbers, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay is expected to increase by approximately 774 persons by 2041, representing an 8.8% total increase over the 17-year period.

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 seen approximately 13 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 65 homes were approved, and a further seven have been approved in FY26. On average, 2.3 people per year moved to the area with each new home constructed during these years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $248,000. This financial year has seen $200,000 in commercial approvals registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 73.0% fewer approvals per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 1146 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts suggest Lindisfarne - Rose Bay will gain 701 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

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Employment performance in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Lindisfarne-Rose Bay has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate as of June 2025 was 2.3%.

In this period, 3740 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.9% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Lindisfarne-Rose Bay was 54.7%, compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care and social assistance, public administration and safety, and education and training. Public administration and safety shows particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

Construction has limited presence in Lindisfarne-Rose Bay with 7.6% employment compared to 8.7% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6%, while employment declined by 1.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Hobart recorded an employment decline of 1.5% with a labour force decline of 1.6%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lindisfarne-Rose Bay's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

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

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's median income among taxpayers was $52,736 and the average income stood at $64,359 in financial year 2022. These figures compare to Greater Hobart's median income of $51,272 and average income of $63,777 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated median income would be approximately $60,029 and average income would be around $73,260 by September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay rank modestly, between the 41st and 56th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 31.8% of individuals (2,524 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is consistent with metropolitan trends showing 32.2% in the same category. After housing expenses, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses. 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

In Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, as per the latest Census evaluation, 88.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 11.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Hobart metro's figures of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay stood at 42.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.4% and rented ones at 23.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,620, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,538. Median weekly rent in the area was $400, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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 account for 66.2% of all households, including 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%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which 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. As of the latest data (2016), 36.5% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania (TAS) and 28.9% in the smaller statistical area SA3. Bachelor degrees lead at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 29.3% of residents aged 15 years and over holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 18.4%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data (2016). This includes 8.4% in primary education, 5.5% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education. Lindisfarne-Rose Bay's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,168 students while the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA value of 1025, indicating balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

The analysis of public transport in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay shows that there are currently 51 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 84 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 9,260 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 207 metres from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 1,322 trips per day, which equates to around 181 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 indicates significant health challenges in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, with high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is more prevalent here than the average SA2 area, at approximately 52% (~4,120 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.2%) and mental health issues (9.8%), while 61.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.2% in Greater Hobart. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 29.3% (2,329 people), higher than the 21.8% in Greater Hobart. Senior health outcomes present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

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's cultural diversity was found to be roughly in line with the wider region, with 86.2% of its population being citizens, 80.7% born in Australia, and 88.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was found to be the main religion in Lindisfarne-Rose Bay, comprising 44.1% of people. However, Hinduism showed overrepresentation at 3.1%, compared to 1.9% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (34.4%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (9.3%). Notably, Hungarian (0.3%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.2%, as were Korean (0.3% vs 0.2%) and Scottish (7.9% vs 7.3%).

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

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay has a median age of 47, which is higher than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 85 and above are particularly prominent at 6.3%, while those aged 15 to 24 make up 9.3% of the population, compared to a larger proportion in Greater Hobart. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.5% to 9.3%, while the 85 and above cohort has declined from 7.3% to 6.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's age structure. Notably, the 45 to 54 group is projected to grow by 44%, reaching 1,154 people from an initial 800. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14.