Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Lutana TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lutana TAS is 2,616 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lutana is $750 per week ($39,000 per year). Median rent in Lutana is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Lutana has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lutana has a population density of 1229.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lutana is India. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lutana is $1,300.

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Lutana Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lutana Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$750/wk

$39,000 per year

#4521 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lutana Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,275) Female 51.2% (1,340)

Population Density

1229.4

people per km²

2,616 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,671

Family income/wk

Lutana 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)

Lutana Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.8% 304 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.2% 346 dwellings

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

Lutana Country of Birth

Australia

85.4%

India

8.7%

England

3.5%

China

1.6%

Canada

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

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

Lutana Religion

No Religion

51.1%

Catholic

14.5%

Anglican

11.3%

Not stated

7.1%

Hinduism

6.9%

Islam

4.6%

Other Religions Tot

2.4%

Othr Rel Sikhism

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lutana Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Lutana Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Nepali

23.6%

Other

18.3%

IAL Punjabi

17.1%

Urdu

14.6%

Gujarati

9.3%

Mandarin

8.1%

Hindi

5.7%

SAL Tot

3.3%

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

Lutana Employment

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Employed full-time

36.7% 740 people

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Employed part-time

24.8% 501 people

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Unemployed

5.9% 119 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.6% 659 people

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

Lutana Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

32.3%

Certificate III/IV

31.5%

Postgraduate Degree

18.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Lutana Occupation

Professionals

25.4%

Community & Personal Service

18.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.5%

Managers

10.0%

Labourers

8.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Sales Workers

5.9%

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

Lutana Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.2%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Health

11.5%

Engineering

11.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Education

6.8%

Information Technology

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.8%

Creative Arts

4.6%

Architecture & Building

4.2%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

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

Lutana Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lutana Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.6%

$4,000+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lutana Marital Status

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Married

35.3% 774

↔️

Separated

3.2% 70

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Divorced

12.0% 264

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Widowed

4.3% 94

👤

Never married

45.1% 989

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lutana Ancestry

English

29.8%

Australian

28.2%

Other

11.3%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

6.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

Indian

3.7%

German

2.6%

Chinese

2.3%

Italian

1.4%

Dutch

1.0%

Polish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lutana School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.0%

Vocational Education

19.9%

Secondary — Government

19.3%

Primary — Catholic

9.5%

Pre-school

8.7%

Secondary — Catholic

4.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

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

Lutana Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 274

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 4,681

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

Lutana Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.6% 365

—

Not a volunteer

82.4% 1,712

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lutana Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.5%

$450-$599/mo

3.5%

$600-$799/mo

7.5%

$800-$999/mo

11.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lutana How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.4%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Bus

7.7%

Car (passenger)

7.6%

Bicycle

2.2%

Walked only

1.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.7%

Other

0.4%

Train

0.3%

Truck

0.2%

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

Lutana Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.6%

1 vehicle

43.6%

2 vehicles

30.4%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

5.8%

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

Lutana Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.4%

2 bedrooms

31.0%

3 bedrooms

51.6%

4 bedrooms

11.4%

5 bedrooms

1.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Lutana Population Mobility

16.7%

moved in the last year

43.6%

moved in the last 5 years

8.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lutana Indigenous Population

5.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

257

Indigenous residents

4,760

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lutana Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

323

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Lutana Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lutana Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.0%

Couple — no children

31.2%

One parent — children under 15

12.5%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lutana Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 4

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Previously served

3.9% 81

👤

Never served

95.9% 2,008

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lutana Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 266

—

Did not provide

87.2% 1,808

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lutana Children Ever Born

No children

43.0%

1 child

15.9%

2 children

21.7%

3 children

11.9%

4 children

5.4%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Lutana When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

146

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Lutana Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

10.6%

30+ hours

7.0%

Did not do domestic work

28.6%

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

Lutana Household Size

1 person

31.7%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

11.8%

5 persons

5.2%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lutana Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,055

Moved from TAS

254

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

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

Lutana Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

10.2%

Blended family — no other children

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lutana Schools

schools nearby

government

1000

avg ICSEA score

3,785

total students

Lenah Valley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 525 students

1080

ICSEA

New Town Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 305 students

1057

ICSEA

St Therese's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 207 students

1035

ICSEA

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 195 students

1033

ICSEA

Sacred Heart College Catholic

Combined · Prep-10 · 934 students

1017

ICSEA

Hilliard Christian School Independent

Combined · Prep-10 · 248 students

1012

ICSEA

Hobart City High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 844 students

987

ICSEA

Bowen Road Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 212 students

973

ICSEA

Moonah Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 214 students

942

ICSEA

Goodwood Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 101 students

861

ICSEA

Hobart City High School Sub-Campus Government

Secondary

Tasmanian eSchool Government

Combined

The Friends' School - Argyle Street Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Lutana Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,404/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.9%

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

If you earn X in Lutana

Your weekly income

≈ $6,084/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,054/wk

Rent share 24.9%

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Pop: 1,363 Income: $746/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lutana

What is the population of Lutana TAS?

The population of Lutana TAS is 2,616 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1229.4 people per km².Lutana is ranked #2,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lutana?

The median personal income in Lutana TAS is $750 per week, or $39,000 per year.The median household income is $1,404 per week.Family income is $1,671 per week.Lutana is ranked #4,521 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lutana?

Median rent in Lutana TAS is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lutana ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lutana?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lutana 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 Lutana?

The median age in Lutana TAS is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lutana a good suburb to live in?

Lutana is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 2,616.The median income is $750/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% 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: 60373. All dollar figures in AUD.