Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Lanena TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lanena, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lanena TAS is 343 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lanena is $605 per week ($31,460 per year). Median rent in Lanena is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Lanena has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Lanena has a population density of 87.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lanena is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lanena is $1,300.

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Lanena Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lanena Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$605/wk

$31,460 per year

#7015 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lanena Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (166) Female 52.2% (181)

Population Density

87.2

people per km²

343 people · 3.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,463

Family income/wk

Lanena Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lanena Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.4% 81 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.6% 41 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lanena Country of Birth

Australia

82.5%

England

14.6%

Germany

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lanena Religion

No Religion

47.4%

Anglican

14.9%

Not stated

13.4%

Catholic

12.2%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Othr Protestnt

1.2%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lanena Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lanena Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Filipin

50.0%

SAL Tot

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Lanena Employment

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Employed full-time

26.9% 70 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 53 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 8 people

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Not in labour force

49.6% 129 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lanena Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

28.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.2%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Postgraduate Degree

18.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lanena Occupation

Professionals

45.1%

Managers

23.1%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.1%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lanena Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.5%

Health

19.1%

Education

14.9%

Engineering

12.8%

Architecture & Building

12.8%

Society & Culture

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

5.3%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lanena Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lanena Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lanena Marital Status

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Married

62.8% 189

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Separated

3.0% 9

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Divorced

10.3% 31

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Widowed

3.7% 11

👤

Never married

20.3% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lanena Ancestry

English

40.3%

Australian

26.4%

Irish

10.4%

Scottish

10.2%

German

3.0%

Other

3.0%

Dutch

2.8%

Filipino

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Italian

0.9%

Welsh

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lanena School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

32.6%

Primary — Government

26.1%

Primary — Catholic

13.0%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lanena Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.5% 43

✅

No need for assistance

93.5% 615

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lanena Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.2% 64

—

Not a volunteer

77.8% 224

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lanena Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.3%

$600-$799/mo

15.4%

$800-$999/mo

15.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lanena How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.5%

Did not go to work

18.8%

Car (passenger)

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lanena Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.5%

2 vehicles

41.6%

3 vehicles

22.6%

4+ vehicles

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lanena Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

16.0%

3 bedrooms

55.7%

4 bedrooms

16.0%

5 bedrooms

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lanena Population Mobility

10.2%

moved in the last year

37.2%

moved in the last 5 years

8.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lanena Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

639

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lanena Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lanena Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.9%

$1-$149/wk

6.9%

$150-$299/wk

12.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lanena Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.5%

Couple — children under 15

30.8%

Couple — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lanena Military Service

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Previously served

11.2% 31

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Never served

88.8% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lanena Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 46

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Did not provide

83.6% 235

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lanena Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

6.1%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

28.1%

5+ children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lanena When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

2016

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lanena Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

33.1%

15–29 hours

20.6%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lanena Household Size

1 person

17.7%

2 persons

53.2%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lanena Where Residents Moved From

Same address

292

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lanena Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.6%

Step family — no other children

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lanena Schools

schools nearby

government

957

avg ICSEA score

646

total students

Exeter Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 321 students

972

ICSEA

Exeter High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 325 students

941

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lanena Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,339/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lanena

Your weekly income

≈ $5,802/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,039/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Lanena vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

White Hills (Tas.)

Pop: 172 Income: $792/wk Rent: $275/wk

Lady Barron

Pop: 173 Income: $580/wk Rent: $145/wk

Glenfern (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $621/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wattle Hill (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $606/wk Rent: $235/wk

Castle Forbes Bay

Pop: 176 Income: $537/wk Rent: $290/wk

Birralee

Pop: 177 Income: $531/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lanena

What is the population of Lanena TAS?

The population of Lanena TAS is 343 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 87.2 people per km².Lanena is ranked #5,736 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lanena?

The median personal income in Lanena TAS is $605 per week, or $31,460 per year.The median household income is $1,339 per week.Family income is $1,463 per week.Lanena is ranked #7,015 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lanena?

Median rent in Lanena TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lanena ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lanena?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lanena TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lanena?

The median age in Lanena TAS is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lanena a good suburb to live in?

Lanena is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 343.The median income is $605/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60318. All dollar figures in AUD.