City of Glenorchy
Lenah Valley
Lenah Valley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,522
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Lenah Valley.
Lenah Valley (7008) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania.
Lenah Valley has roughly 6,522 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lenah Valley scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lenah Valley's population at 6,522, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,522
Median age
37
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
6,522
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lenah Valley.
Local schools for Lenah Valley
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Government School Catchment
Lenah Valley Primary School
New Town Primary School
Mount Stuart Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lenah Valley.
- What is the Lenah Valley postcode?
- Lenah Valley is in the 7008 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- What is the average rent in Lenah Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Lenah Valley?
- There are 20 schools serving Lenah Valley on this page, including Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, Lenah Valley Primary School, Hilliard Christian School.
- How walkable is Lenah Valley?
- Lenah Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Lenah Valley?
- Lenah Valley is close to West Moonah, Mount Stuart, New Town, North Hobart, Moonah.
- What is the population of Lenah Valley?
- Lenah Valley has approximately 6,522 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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