Legana, TAS 7277 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Legana is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7277, home to 4,719 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 171 km from the Hobart CBD.

Advertisement

Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population4,719
Median age41
Area32.5 km²
To CBD171 km
LGAWest Tamar

Demographics

Population
4,719
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,643 /week
Median personal income
$773 /week
Median family income
$1,961 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
West Tamar
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
Advertisement

Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Legana Primary School Primary · Government
  • Brooks High School Secondary · Government
  • Riverside High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Legana Fire Station, Freshwater Point Rd bus · 203 m
  • Legana Shops, Legana Gr bus · 247 m
  • West Tamar Hwy before Fulton St bus · 345 m
  • Freshwater Point Rd before Alawoona St bus · 368 m
  • West Tamar Hwy opp Fulton St bus · 411 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 7 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 16 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 680 mm
  • Reference station: Launceston Airport, 11.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 46.1% of the 2,389 resolvable premises in Legana. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 46.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 42.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 11.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Advertisement

Safety

  • Recorded offences: 628 across the West Tamar LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 229 other offences, 127 violent offences, 38 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole West Tamar — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Legana?

Legana (TAS 7277) had 4,719 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the West Tamar local government area.

What is the median rent in Legana?

The median advertised rent in Legana is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Legana?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Legana covering government sectors. Nearest include: Legana Primary School (0.8 km), Brooks High School (6.5 km), Riverside High School (6.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Legana?

Legana is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (46.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Legana?

Across West Tamar LGA, 628 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (229), violent (127), break-ins (38). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Legana?

In Legana, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (11.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Legana?

12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Legana centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Advertisement

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

Additional sources for this profile: