Lenah Valley

TAS 7008 · Hobart

6,522 (2021) → 6,511 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,522

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

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.

4.5 km

To Hobart CBD

4.0 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

6,522

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,931

vs NSW median+4.4%

Bachelor degree or higher58.7%

Born in Australia75.6%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,249 / 161 / 127

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

–

Residential

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.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

46Bus

CBD commute (est.)25 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

570mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets

32 in suburbCafes/Rest.

77 in suburbParks

55 in suburbPlaygrounds

132 in suburbPools

80 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

42 in suburbGPs

22 in suburbPharmacies

22 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

384 in suburbSports fields

11 in suburbVets

Nearest beachShort Beach (5.6 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (4.8 km)

Nearest vet1.8 km

Nearest airportHobart (19.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

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.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services4

Exceeding NQS or above2 of 3 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.61

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate-0.04%

Projected population 20416,943

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hobart

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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.