Lachlan suburb profile
Lachlan is a quiet, semi-rural suburb in Tasmania's 7140 postcode on Hobart's outer eastern fringe, known for its low-density streets, larger residential blocks and a generally relaxed, family-oriented feel. The housing landscape is led by standalone homes and small hobby properties rather than unit developments, giving the area a roomy, green character. Residents value the proximity to nearby town centres for shops, schools and services while enjoying easy access to surrounding bushland and coastal recreation. Local roads connect Lachlan to neighbouring suburbs and regional routes, making it a practical choice for commuters who prefer a calmer setting.
Lachlan property market performance
Like many smaller suburbs, Lachlan has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. Over the last three months there were 3 house sales recorded; recent unit sales data isn't sufficient to report a figure.
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Lachlan demographics
Couple families dominate the family mix: couple families without children (45.2%) and couple families with children (43.0%) together make up 88.2% of families. One-parent families are 10.8% and other families 1.1%.
The suburb has a population of 953, a median age of 44 and a median total household income of $1,759 a week, roughly $91,500 a year.
Homes in Lachlan are overwhelmingly owner-occupied: 39.3% are owned outright and 57.0% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 96.3%, while 3.7% are rented.
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