Meander Valley Council
Legana
Legana at a glance
Median house
$740,000
Median unit
$502,500
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
4,719
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Legana.
Legana (7277) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania. The median house here is $740,000, in line with the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Legana has roughly 4,719 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Legana scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Legana's population at 4,719, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,719
Median age
41
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $740,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Tasmania median. Units come in around $502,500, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $148,000. Prices are in line with the Tasmania median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$740,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $502,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$740,000
$502,500
4,719
Median age: 41
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.46% (median rent $350/wk against a $740,000 price tag). Units yield 3.62% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.46%
Based on $740,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.62%
Based on $502,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Legana.
Local schools for Legana
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Legana Primary School
Brooks High School
Riverside High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Legana.
- What is the median house price in Legana?
- The median house price in Legana, TAS 7277 is $740,000. The median unit price is $502,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Legana postcode?
- Legana is in the 7277 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Legana?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Legana?
- There are 13 schools serving Legana on this page, including Legana Primary School, Launceston Christian School, St Anthony's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Legana?
- Legana has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Legana?
- Legana is close to Grindelwald, Newnham, Dilston, Alanvale, Windermere.
- What is the population of Legana?
- Legana has approximately 4,719 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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