Lutana
At a density of 1,229 persons per km2, Lutana packs more residents into its 2.13 km2 than most Hobart suburbs, yet its median house price of $567,500 sits well below the national median, making it one of the more affordable options within easy reach of the city. University qualifications reach 43.4% of the adult population, which is 13.3 points above the national figure, while household income lands at the 40.4th percentile nationally. SEIFA scores place it in decile 1 for IRSAD and IER, meaning it ranks among the most disadvantaged 10% of Australian communities on relative advantage and economic resources. The combination of high education attainment and low income decile points to a suburb with a skilled workforce that has not yet translated credentials into earnings growth.
Population
2,616
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,404/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$568K
YTD 2026
The median house price of $567,500 in YTD 2026 is down from a peak of $637,500 in 2022, a fall of 11.0%, which creates entry opportunity for buyers who missed the boom. Prices have declined from $626,000 in 2025, suggesting ongoing softening rather than a sharp correction. Separate houses dominate at 89.6% of dwellings, with apartments at just 3.2%, so buyers get genuine house stock rather than a mixed-form market. Three-bedroom homes make up 51.6% of the stock and 2-bedroom dwellings 31.0%, giving a clear mid-size majority. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.4%, well below the 30% stress threshold, which means typical buyers can service debt comfortably compared to higher-cost markets.
For Buyers
The median house price of $567,500 in YTD 2026 is down from a peak of $637,500 in 2022, a fall of 11.0%, which creates entry opportunity for buyers who missed the boom. Prices have declined from $626,000 in 2025, suggesting ongoing softening rather than a sharp correction. Separate houses dominate at 89.6% of dwellings, with apartments at just 3.2%, so buyers get genuine house stock rather than a mixed-form market. Three-bedroom homes make up 51.6% of the stock and 2-bedroom dwellings 31.0%, giving a clear mid-size majority. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.4%, well below the 30% stress threshold, which means typical buyers can service debt comfortably compared to higher-cost markets.
For Investors
Lutana's 37.0% renter share provides a solid tenant base, and weekly rent of $350 is modest but reflects the suburb's position in decile 1 on IRSAD. The vacancy rate of 5.8% is elevated compared to a typical healthy market below 3%, signalling that landlords face real competition to fill properties. Rent grew 47.7% over the measured period while real incomes rose 13.3%, a divergence that has compressed affordability. Net internal migration runs at minus 116 per year, meaning residents leave for other Australian locations faster than they arrive, and overseas migration adds only 49 annually. With price down 11.0% from peak and no development applications in the past 12 months, this is a yield-focused rather than growth market, where rent sustainability matters more than capital trajectory.
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5 years below the national figure, pointing to a younger resident profile than most Australian suburbs. Overseas-born residents account for 24.1%, which is 2.5 points above the national average. Ancestry leans strongly Anglo-Celtic: English leads with 987 people, followed by Irish (284) and Scottish (218). Non-English languages include Nepali (58 speakers), Punjabi (42) and Urdu (36), reflecting a small but growing South Asian community. University qualifications at 43.4% run 13.3 points above national, an unusually high education level for a suburb in SEIFA decile 1. Average household size of 2.4 is 0.1 below national. Couples with children (646 families) outnumber couples without children (563), consistent with the younger median age.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.6%
Houses
6.5%
Townhouse
3.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Lutana's price history spans 30 years: from $84,500 in 1996 to $567,500 in 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%, competitive with most long-run national benchmarks. The peak of $637,500 in 2022 is now 11.0% above the current median, and the market has softened from $626,000 in 2025 to $567,500 in 2026. Tenure is spread across three groups: 29.5% own outright, 33.6% carry a mortgage and 37.0% rent, so renters are the single largest tenure group. Separate houses account for 89.6% of dwellings, a much higher proportion than the national average, which concentrates value in land and structure rather than strata. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.4% sits below stress levels, and rent-to-income at 24.9% keeps tenants below the 30% stress threshold as well.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$750
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.8%
Unoccupied
64
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.7%
Couples, no children
1,836
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 21.6% of the local workforce (203 workers), followed by Public Administration at 11.3% (106) and Education at 10.2% (96). The top occupations are Professionals (251) and Community/Personal service workers (228), with Clerical/Admin (171) and Labourers (156) also significant. The unemployment rate of 8.7% is above national norms, and the participation rate of 61.9% is below the national average, with 661 residents not in the labour force. Personal weekly income averages $750, placing household income at the 40.4th percentile nationally. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 2 confirms concentrated disadvantage relative to other Australian areas, even though university qualifications at 43.4% exceed the national figure by 13.3 points.
Unemployment
7.4%
Labour Force
2,444
Unemployed
182
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.5%
Part-time
31.8%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
1,243
Occupations
Top Industries
University
43.4%
Postgraduate
15.7%
Born Overseas
24.1%
Dwellings
1,057
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 77.3% of residents drive to work, compared to lower rates in inner-city suburbs nationally. Public transport use reaches 9.3% and walking or cycling accounts for 4.6%, modest figures that reflect the suburb's layout rather than a lack of options. Crime data is not available in the current dataset, limiting direct safety comparison. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 1 places Lutana in the most disadvantaged tier nationally, meaning residents face higher rates of socioeconomic challenges than approximately 90% of Australian suburbs. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on nearby schools in adjacent Hobart suburbs. The volunteering rate of 17.6% and 5.7% of residents needing daily assistance indicate an active if stretched community support network.
Drive
77.3%
Public Transport
9.3%
Walk / Cycle
4.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.55%/yr
(+25 people/yr)
EstablishedLutana's population grew 13.6% over the past decade, above many established inner suburbs nationally. The forward trend of 0.55% annually adds roughly 25 persons per year. Historical data for the broader SA2 shows a gentle decline from 4,667 in 2023 to 4,570 in 2025, and medium forecasts project recovery to 4,819 by 2031. Net internal migration runs at minus 116 per year, offset partially by 49 overseas arrivals annually. Affordability worsened from 45.1% in 2011 to 47.8% in 2021, and rents grew 47.7% against income growth of 13.3%, compressing the gap between wages and housing costs.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+49
Net Internal / yr
-116
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -116/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lutana compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lutana a good suburb to live in?
Lutana offers affordable housing at a $567,500 median with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.4%, well below the 30% stress level. It scores decile 1 on IRSAD, placing it among the most disadvantaged 10% nationally, but university qualifications at 43.4% are 13.3 points above the national figure. Suitability depends on whether affordability outweighs the limited local amenity.
What is the median house price in Lutana?
The median house price is $567,500 as of YTD 2026. This is down from a peak of $637,500 in 2022 and from $626,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $350 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,300, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.4%.
What schools are in Lutana?
No schools are recorded within Lutana's 2.13 km2 boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Hobart suburbs. The local adult population has high education attainment at 43.4% university qualified, which is 13.3 points above the national average.
Is Lutana safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Lutana in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 1 on SEIFA IRSD, the most disadvantaged tier nationally, which tends to correlate with higher crime exposure in national research. The volunteering rate of 17.6% suggests an engaged community.
Is Lutana good for property investment?
Lutana has a 37.0% renter share and rent grew 47.7% over the measured period, supporting rental income. However, the vacancy rate of 5.8% is elevated above the 3% healthy threshold, and the median has fallen 11.0% from the 2022 peak. Net internal migration of minus 116 per year is a demand headwind. Yields are higher than premium suburbs but capital growth is uncertain.
How is Lutana's population changing?
The suburb's population grew 13.6% over the past 10 years. The current trend adds about 25 persons per year (0.55% annually). Net internal migration runs at minus 116 annually while overseas migration adds 49, making overseas arrivals the main growth driver. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 to reach 4,819 residents by 2031.
What is the unemployment rate in Lutana?
The unemployment rate is 8.7%, above typical Australian norms. Of the 1,362 people in the labour force, 119 are unemployed. The participation rate of 61.9% is below the national average, with 661 residents not in the labour force, partly reflecting the suburb's SEIFA decile 1 disadvantage profile.
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.
Explore Lutana on the Map
View parcels, zoning overlays, DA applications, schools and more.
Open Interactive Map