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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7008 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lenah Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1080
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1033
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Stuart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1138
- Hilliard Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1012
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1057
- Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 918
- Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1017
- Dominic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1018
- Hobart City High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 987
- St Therese's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1035
- Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1130
- The Friends' SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1149
- Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 3.2km
- The Friends' School - Argyle Street CampusCombined · Independent · 3.4km
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
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 1057 (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.