TAS7008· Pop. 13,210Glenorchy

LENAH VALLEY

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

2.3%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LENAH VALLEY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$350/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.32%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

LENAH VALLEY is a metropolitan TAS suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro TAS suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.3% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,750/wk

$72k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.7%

64.4% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

35%

49% apartments

Degree qualified

39.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

260 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.6 km

Inner city

Days on market

43 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

36.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

60 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

3.6 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

4,290/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 7008

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Lenah Valley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1080

New Town Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1057

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1033

🎓Secondary (1)

Hobart City High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 987

📚Combined (1)

Sacred Heart College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-10

ICSEA 1017

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

76/ 100

7.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

1035ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 45 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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