Lutana · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Lutana

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher rental rates than most other areas mark the housing landscape in Lutana. While the typical weekly rent is $350, this is offset by mortgage payments that sit well below the national figure. The area's housing mix is dominated by detached houses, though they tend to be smaller than those found across the state.

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📍 Lutana, Suburb / Locality

Where Lutana sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +45.8%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Lutana — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Lutana$350
7009, TAS $340
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $350, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure and higher than most areas. In contrast, the usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,300, sitting well below the Australian average of $1,863.

$350 ▲ +45.8%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +20.0%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,083
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Lutana, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and Under $200 (13%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Lutana, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 50%; Under $1,000 is next at 28%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here, with 36.3% of households renting, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Meanwhile, those who own their homes outright make up 28.9%, which is much lower than in most other areas.

36.3% ▲ +8.9%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 33.3%
  • 2016: 33.8%
  • 2021: 36.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.9% ▼ -10.5%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 32.3%
  • 2016: 29.1%
  • 2021: 28.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Lutana splits fairly evenly between Rented (36%) and Owned with a mortgage (33%), with Owned outright at 29%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 90.1% of homes, far above the national figure. However, these homes are often smaller, with 64.9% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the state and national figures.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

90.1% ▲ +0.5%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 89.7%
  • 2016: 90.8%
  • 2021: 90.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

64.9% ▲ +1.9%

Lower than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 63.7%
  • 2016: 63.8%
  • 2021: 64.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Lutana, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Lutana, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 2 bedrooms is next at 31%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Lutana [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60373/lutana/topic/housing-dwellings