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

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's population, as of Nov 2025, is approximately 7,947, reflecting a growth of 117 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 1.5% rise from the previous population count of 7,830. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 7,867 in June 2024 and an additional 82 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 993 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with the area expected to grow by 774 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an 8.7% total increase 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 seen around 13 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 65 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY26. On average, 2.3 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $248,000. This financial year has seen $200,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Hobart, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay shows significantly reduced construction levels, 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 solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

The location has approximately 1146 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts suggest Lindisfarne - Rose Bay will gain 694 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 7thth percentile nationally

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

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. As of September 2025, there are 3749 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation stands at 56.8%, compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. According to Census responses, only 8.3% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

Construction has limited presence at 7.6%, compared to 8.7% regionally. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.9% and employment declined by 0.8%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Hobart recorded an employment decline of 0.7%, labour force decline of 0.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay SA2's median income among taxpayers was $55,857 and average income stood at $67,121 in the financial year 2023. These figures compare to Greater Hobart's of $54,577 and $65,190 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, estimated median income is approximately $61,219 and average income is around $73,565 as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, between the 40th and 55th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 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

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% 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 $1,517. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,620 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $400 compared to 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 constitute 66.2 percent of all households, including 23.2 percent couples with children, 32.1 percent couples without children, and 9.9 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.8 percent, with lone person households at 30.4 percent and group households comprising 3.5 percent of the total. 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

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. 36.5% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania and 28.9% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 10.9% and certificates for 18.4%.

Educational participation is 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 indicates 50 active 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 stop. As primarily residential, most residents commute outward; car remains dominant at 86%, with 9% using bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 8.3% of residents work from home, possibly reflecting 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

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 53% of the total population (~4,180 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.2%) and mental health issues (9.8%). However, 61.5% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.3%, compared to 19.6% in Greater Hobart. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they align with national rankings for 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's cultural diversity aligns with the broader region, with 86.2% citizens, 80.7% born in Australia, and 88.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 44.1%. Hinduism is slightly overrepresented at 3.1%, compared to Greater Hobart's 2.8%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (34.4%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (9.3%). Notable differences exist in Hungarian (0.3% vs regional 0.2%), Korean (0.3% vs 0.2%), and Scottish (7.9% vs 7.0%) representation.

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

Lindisfarne-Rose Bay's median age is 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 constitute 6.3%, while individuals aged 15 to 24 make up 9.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of people aged 15 to 24 has increased from 8.5% to 9.3%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 85 and above has decreased 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 age group is projected to grow by 44%, reaching 1,154 people from 801. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for those aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 years.