Lenah Valley
TAS 7008 · Hobart
6,522 (2021) → 6,511 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lenah Valley is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7008, about 5km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Lenah Valley are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 50/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lenah Valley has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: India (2.68%), England (2.5%), China (2.28%), Nepal (2.28%), New Zealand (0.74%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.71%), Nepali (2.5%), Greek (1.09%), Punjabi (0.95%), Italian (0.8%)
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lenah Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1071
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1021
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Stuart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1130
- Hilliard Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1020
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1046
- Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 919
- Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1021
- Dominic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1017
- Hobart City High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 975
- St Therese's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1029
- Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1126
- The Friends' SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1152
- Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 3.2km
- The Friends' School - Argyle Street CampusCombined · Independent · 3.4km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lenah Valley
How far is Lenah Valley from Hobart CBD?
Lenah Valley is about 4.5 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lenah Valley?
Lenah Valley has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1046 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lenah Valley?
Lenah Valley has a transport score of 50/100 and 46 bus stops.