Lauderdale
A $1,157,500 median house price in a suburb of 2,592 people tells you something important about Lauderdale: this is one of southern Tasmania's premium coastal addresses, with household income sitting at the 70.2nd percentile nationally. The suburb is overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with 89.1% of households either owning outright or carrying a mortgage compared to just 10.8% renting. Detached houses account for 94.2% of dwellings, a figure well above the state average, and the median age of 42 is 2 years above the national figure, pointing to an established, family-settled demographic rather than a transient rental market.
Population
2,592
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,877/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$1.2M
YTD 2026
The current median of $1,157,500 represents a significant premium above the broader Tasmanian market. Historical data shows the suburb peaked at $885,000 in 2022, and prices sit 11.6% below that peak as of 2025, meaning buyers are entering below the cycle high. The long-run record is strong: from $118,750 in 1996 to $782,500 in 2025, the compound annual growth rate is 6.7% over 29 years. Stock is predominantly 3-bedroom homes at 52.2%, with 4-plus bedroom properties at 34.3%, giving families genuine options. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, suggesting repayments are manageable relative to local incomes at the 70.2nd percentile nationally.
For Buyers
The current median of $1,157,500 represents a significant premium above the broader Tasmanian market. Historical data shows the suburb peaked at $885,000 in 2022, and prices sit 11.6% below that peak as of 2025, meaning buyers are entering below the cycle high. The long-run record is strong: from $118,750 in 1996 to $782,500 in 2025, the compound annual growth rate is 6.7% over 29 years. Stock is predominantly 3-bedroom homes at 52.2%, with 4-plus bedroom properties at 34.3%, giving families genuine options. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, suggesting repayments are manageable relative to local incomes at the 70.2nd percentile nationally.
For Investors
Rental demand in Lauderdale is limited by the suburb's ownership structure: only 10.8% of households rent, well below national norms, and weekly rent averages $405. The vacancy rate of 5.8% signals moderate softness in the rental segment. Against a $1,157,500 median, the $405 weekly rent implies a gross yield under 2%, which is low. On the positive side, the 29-year capital growth rate of 6.7% per annum supports long-term wealth building. Internal stability is high, with 83.7% of residents having lived at the same address for five or more years, which reduces tenant turnover risk but also limits new rental supply. Investors should focus on the capital growth thesis rather than yield-driven returns.
Schools in Lauderdale iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Lauderdale Primary School
K-6 · 689 students
Demographics
Lauderdale's median age of 42 is 2 years above the national average, consistent with an established, family-oriented community. University-educated residents make up 32.7% of adults, which is 2.6 percentage points above the national figure. The overseas-born share is 10.9%, which is 10.7 points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly Australian-born population. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English heritage leads at 1,301 residents, followed by Scottish at 296 and Irish at 282. Average household size is 2.6, marginally above the national figure. Couples with children make up the largest family type at 968 households, compared to 599 couples without children, reinforcing the family-stage profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.2%
Houses
5.8%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupation dominates: 39.8% own outright and 49.3% carry a mortgage, leaving only 10.8% renting, which is well below the national rental share. The long-run price record shows the suburb grew from $118,750 in 1996 to $782,500 in 2025, a 558.9% total gain. The peak of $885,000 was reached in 2022, and the market is now 11.6% below that level, which positions the suburb within a correction cycle. Stock is 94.2% separate houses with 5.8% semi-detached and virtually no apartments, so buyers and tenants compete for a uniform, family-sized product. Three-bedroom homes account for 52.2% of dwellings and 4-plus bedroom homes for 34.3%, meaning larger family homes dominate over smaller starter properties.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,600
Rent / wk
$405
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$932
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.8%
Unoccupied
59
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.5%
Couples, no children
2,179
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employer in Lauderdale at 20.7% of the workforce (204 workers), followed by Construction at 14.4% (142), Education at 13.8% (136) and Public Administration at 12.2% (120). Together these four sectors account for over 60% of local employment, which is weighted toward public-sector and essential-services industries rather than private-sector commerce. By occupation, Professionals lead at 344 workers, ahead of Managers at 191 and Clerical/Admin at 176. The unemployment rate is 3.5% and the full-time employment rate is 60.9%. Household income sits at the 70.2nd percentile nationally, above average but consistent with a workforce concentrated in mid-tier public and community services rather than high-income finance or technology sectors.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
35.6%
Participation
61.3%
Employed
1,230
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.7%
Postgraduate
7.4%
Born Overseas
10.9%
Dwellings
949
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high in Lauderdale: 92.2% of residents drive to work, and only 2.7% use public transport, which is well below the national average. This reflects limited transit infrastructure and positions the suburb as requiring a car for daily life. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas. The volunteering rate of 20.2% suggests a socially engaged population, and housing stress indicators are comfortable, with mortgage-to-income at 19.7% and rent-to-income at 21.6%, both below the 30% stress threshold. Only 5.1% of residents (128 people) need daily assistance, lower than the national average, and households are predominantly family-stage couples, which supports a stable, low-turnover living environment.
Drive
92.2%
Public Transport
2.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lauderdale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauderdale a good suburb to live in?
Lauderdale suits families and owner-occupiers well: 89.1% of households own their home and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7% stays comfortably below stress levels. The median age of 42 and a volunteering rate of 20.2% point to an engaged, settled community. The main trade-off is high car dependency, with 92.2% driving to work and public transport at just 2.7%.
What is the median house price in Lauderdale?
The median house price is $1,157,500 based on YTD 2026 data. The 2025 annual median was $782,500, down 11.6% from the 2022 peak of $885,000. Over 29 years from 1996, prices grew from $118,750 at a compound annual rate of 6.7%. Weekly rent averages $405.
What schools are in Lauderdale?
No schools are recorded inside the Lauderdale suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring areas. The local population is relatively well-educated: 32.7% of adults hold university qualifications, which is 2.6 percentage points above the national average.
Is Lauderdale safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Lauderdale in this dataset. As indirect indicators, only 5.1% of residents (128 people) need daily assistance, and the suburb has an 83.7% long-term residency rate, meaning most people have lived there for five or more years, which is associated with stable, low-turnover communities.
Is Lauderdale good for property investment?
The long-run capital growth case is supported by a 6.7% compound annual growth rate over 29 years. However, the rental market is thin: only 10.8% of households rent, vacancy is 5.8%, and weekly rent of $405 against a $1,157,500 median implies a gross yield under 2%. Investors should expect returns driven by capital growth rather than income yield.
How is Lauderdale's population changing?
The population is 2,592 across a 4.84 km2 area, giving a density of 535.8 persons per km2. The resident stability rate is high at 83.7%, meaning most residents have not moved in the past five years. Development activity recorded 0 applications in the past 12 months, so the housing stock is growing slowly and supply pressure is limited.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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