Lutana
TAS 7009 • Greater Hobart
About Lutana
Lutana is a residential suburb of Greater Hobart in Tasmania, located about 6 kilometres north of the Hobart CBD within the City of Glenorchy. With a population of approximately 2,600, it sits between the Brooker Highway and the western shore of the River Derwent. The suburb is bordered by Moonah, New Town, and Derwent Park. Lutana has a diverse, working-class character with an increasing number of young professionals attracted by its relative affordability and proximity to the city.
Lutana offers convenient access to Hobart's amenities while maintaining a quiet suburban feel. The suburb features local parks, the Derwent Entertainment Centre (MyState Bank Arena) nearby, and river foreshore walking paths. Shopping is available at the nearby Moonah shopping precinct and Northgate Shopping Centre in Glenorchy. The Cadbury chocolate factory site at neighbouring Claremont is a notable local landmark. Families and first-home buyers appreciate the affordable housing stock, mix of older homes and newer developments, and easy commute to the Hobart CBD.
Lutana falls under postcode 7009 and is governed by Glenorchy Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clark (Elwick) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania Route 500, 502 — Hobart CBD via Brooker Highway 15-20 mins
- Metro Tasmania Route 520, 521 — Glenorchy / Moonah 5-10 mins
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ No train service in Hobart. Metro Tasmania buses run frequently along the Brooker Highway corridor. Cycling is also feasible via the intercity cycleway.
Some local amenities accessible on foot; Moonah shops nearby but the Brooker Highway can be a barrier for pedestrians
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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26 Lampton Avenue
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35 Bowen Road
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Elmsleigh Road
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112 Risdon Road
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Derwent Park Road
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24 Hopkins Street
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62 Ashbourne Grove
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32a Cheviot Road
Housing 2021 Census
51 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 139
- 2. Nepal 79
- 3. England 48
- 4. Pakistan 39
- 5. China 33
- 6. New Zealand 21
- 7. Taiwan 20
- 8. Philippines 17
- 9. South Africa 15
- 10. Germany 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)