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Tasmania · Postcode 7008
Lenah Valley postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 4 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Lenah Valley at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Lenah Valley ranks: household income is in the top 10% of TAS suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in TAS; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Lenah Valley vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lenah Valley | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,931 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $380 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,625 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% -TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Lenah Valley (7008) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 4 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area. It is administered by Hobart.
According to the 2021 Census, Lenah Valley has a population of 6,522 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,931, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 134 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Lenah Valley includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,625, with 2,551 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lenah Valley scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Lenah Valley include Lenah Valley Primary School and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School.
Lenah Valley is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area in Tasmania.
Lenah Valley details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7008 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,522 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,931/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $939/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,625 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Population Density | 780/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,551 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 134 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -42.865556 |
| Longitude | 147.281667 |
| Distance from Hobart | 4 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart Inner |
| Local Government | Hobart |
| Federal Electorate | Clark |
| State Electorate | Clark (Hobart) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,159 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 618 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,117 (32.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,605 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 1,017 (15.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 569 (8.7%) |
| Asthma | 534 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 233 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 194 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 182 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 83 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 40 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 149 (5.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 920 (36.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,008 (39.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 451 (17.8%) |
Schools in Lenah Valley
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Lenah Valley. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.