Lenah Valley, TAS 7008 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Lenah Valley is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7008, home to 6,522 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Glenorchy local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 4 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population6,522
Median age37
Area8.4 km²
To CBD4 km
LGAHobart

Demographics

Population
6,522
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,931 /week
Median personal income
$939 /week
Median family income
$2,310 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Hobart
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Clark
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Lenah Valley Primary School Primary · Government
  • New Town Primary School Primary · Government
  • Mount Stuart Primary School Primary · Government
  • Ogilvie High School Secondary · Government
  • New Town High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 34 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 120 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Lenah Valley Shops, Augusta Rd after Giblin St bus · 94 m
  • Lenah Valley Shops, Augusta Rd before Giblin St bus · 99 m
  • Giblin St after Doyle Av bus · 163 m
  • Giblin St before Doyle Av bus · 169 m
  • Doyle Av before Rosehill Cr bus · 268 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 cafés
  • 23 restaurants
  • 9 pubs and bars
  • 78 parks and reserves
  • 16 gyms and fitness centres
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 30 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 4.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 82.3% of the 3,268 resolvable premises in Lenah Valley. 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: 82.3%
  • Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 16.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%

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.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,184 across the Hobart LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,893 other offences, 793 violent offences, 228 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Lenah Valley?

Lenah Valley (TAS 7008) had 6,522 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Hobart local government area.

What is the median rent in Lenah Valley?

The median advertised rent in Lenah Valley is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Lenah Valley?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lenah Valley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lenah Valley Primary School (0.7 km), New Town Primary School (1 km), Mount Stuart Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Lenah Valley?

Lenah Valley is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (82.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Lenah Valley?

Across Hobart LGA, 5,184 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,893), violent (793), vehicle theft (228). 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 Lenah Valley?

In Lenah Valley, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (4.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Lenah Valley?

120 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lenah Valley centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 34 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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.

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