Lenah Valley TAS

Postcode 7008 · Hobart LGA

Lenah Valley is a mid-sized suburb in Tasmania within the Hobart local government area (postcode 7008). With a population of 6,522, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $100K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Lenah Valley is $835,000, having dipped slightly 1.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $540,000 (-9.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $570. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,625.

Lenah Valley is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1056, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 46 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital.

From an investment perspective, Lenah Valley offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($835K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -1.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$835K/$750K Near Median
Affordability8.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-1.2% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$63,575
Mean Income$74,795
Earners6,495
YoY Change+6.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education9/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$835K
-1.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$540K
-9.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
6,522
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,931
Personal Income /wk$939
Mortgage /mth$1,625
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops46
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1056
Total Students720
Government1
Catholic1
Lenah Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1080
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1033
HOSPITALS (1)
Calvary - Lenah Valley Hospitalprivate
Data: 2024