Legana
TAS 7277 · West Tamar
4,719 (2021) → 4,962 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Legana is a moderate growth suburb in West Tamar, TAS 7277, about 169km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Legana are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 22/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Legana has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7277 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.23%), New Zealand (1.02%), Netherlands (0.85%), India (0.83%), South Africa (0.72%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.53%), Afrikaans (0.47%), Tamil (0.34%), Italian (0.32%), Mandarin (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 990 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Legana Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
Nearby (within 10km)
- Launceston Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 5kmICSEA 1070
- St Anthony's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1026
- Riverside High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1009
- Brooks High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 886
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1018
- Australian Christian College - LauncestonCombined · Independent · 7kmICSEA 1011
- Mastery Schools Australia - LauncestonCombined · Independent · 7.2km
- East Tamar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 863
- Launceston Church Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 8kmICSEA 1094
- Mowbray Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 925
- St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.8kmICSEA 984
- Invermay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 925
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Legana
How far is Legana from Hobart CBD?
Legana is about 169.4 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Legana?
Legana has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1002 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Legana?
Legana has a transport score of 22/100 and 27 bus stops.