Lenah Valley (Tas.)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census indicates the population of the suburb of Lenah Valley is roughly 6,649 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census population of 6,522 people, this represents an addition of 127 residents (1.9%). This demographic shift is calculated from a resident population of 6,639, calculated by Districts following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 62 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Such a population count translates to a density ratio of 795 persons per square kilometer, matching average figures recorded in other locations analyzed by Districts. The 1.9% expansion of the suburb of Lenah Valley since the 2021 census was greater than the wider SA3 area (1.8%), positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Recent growth in the area was driven mostly by overseas migration, which made up approximately 57% of total population increases.

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The local labor pool is characterized by high levels of education, strong representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of just 2.3%, and consistent employment numbers over the past year, according to statistical data aggregated by Districts. In March 2026, 3,815 local residents were employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.1% lower than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%. Additionally, the labor force participation rate is exceptionally high at 70.8%, compared to 63.8% across Greater Hobart. Census figures indicate that a low 10.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 show that the median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Lenah Valley is $53,997, with an average income of $68,590. These figures sit slightly above national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $54,577 and an average of $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $59,910 for the median and $76,101 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the area fell around the 66th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket contains 33.5% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 2,227 residents), similar to the broader region where this bracket accounts for . After accounting for housing costs, residents keep of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary spending capacity, with a SEIFA income index ranking in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Lenah Valley consisted of 88.4% detached houses and 11.5% other housing options, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings in metropolitan Hobart. Home ownership rates in the area matched metropolitan Hobart at 35.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (38.3%) or renters (26.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,625 was higher than the metropolitan Hobart average of $1,517, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to the regional figure of $350. Nationally, mortgage payments in the area are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.

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Family households make up the majority of homes at 69.2%, consisting of 32.1% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. The remaining 30.8% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 26.7% and group households at 4.0%. The median household size of 2.5 people is slightly larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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Levels of education in Lenah Valley are significantly higher than regional and national averages, with 45.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% nationwide. This high concentration of tertiary education positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 26.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 16.6%.

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Public transport services include 41 active bus stops operating in the area. These stops service 97 routes, delivering a total of 7,151 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 184 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 81%, followed by buses at 9% and walking at 4%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home. A low 10.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators show positive trends for local residents, with mortality rates and medical conditions matching national benchmarks. The incidence of common illnesses is low for both younger and older residents, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 54% of the population (about 3,613 people). This compares to 51.7% across Greater Hobart.

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Cultural diversity is higher than average in the area, with 22.5% of residents born outside Australia and 18.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 37.9% of the population. Hinduism represents a notable local overrepresentation, accounting for 4.0% of residents compared to 2.8% across Greater Hobart.

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The median age of 37 years is slightly lower than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, the 35 - 44 cohort is larger (17.5% locally), while the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller (9.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group expanded from 14.9% to 17.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.5% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 17.5% to 14.8%. Projections for 2041 suggest changes in age distribution, led by a increase in the to group (adding people to reach from ). In contrast, the to and to age brackets are projected to contract.

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Lenah Valley currently has an estimated 372 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 202 children aged 0-2 and 134 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 380 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 617. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).