Fun Facts
- Lenah Valley was initially known as Kangaroo Bottom, and then as Kangaroo Valley
- Population is 5,940, with a median age of 40.
- Median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517
- Lenah Valley is approximately 8.4 square kilometres
- Distance from Hobart’s GPO – 3.9km
- Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $721,000
Location
Just 3.9km from the city, Lenah Valley offers a lifestyle full of fresh air and convenience. Adjoining various parks and reserves there are endless open spaces to enjoy whether it be on foot with your four-legged friend or on two-wheels. Lenah Valley enjoys a strong active community where it is not uncommon to strike up a conversation in the street with various members of the community. It has 11 parks covering nearly 8.1% of total area.
Why the locals rarely leave
With various schools on offer, well known eateries like Whisk & Co café, access to the city and the northern suburb; Lenah Valley offers something for everyone. There are a raft of period homes dating back to the 19th century with construction contemporary architectural properties on offer too.
Demand is incredibly high for homes in Lenah Valley given its location to the city, schools, and space.
What’s in Lenah Valley?
Dog friendly parks/reserves
- Knocklofty Reserve
- John Turnbull Park
Walking trails
- Knocklofty Reserve
- New Town Rivulet Track
- Wellington Park
Sporting facilities
- John Turnbull Oval
- Clare Street Oval (New Town)
Nearby cafes, shops, restaurants
- Whisk & Co
- Milano’s Pizza
- Jean Pascall
- Salamanca Fresh
- Valley Floral Boutique
- Bellamac
- Hill Street
- Daci & Daci
- New Town Plaza
- Lenah Valley newsagency
Medical services
- Calvary Hospital
- Lenah Valley Medical Centre
- Augusta Road Medical Centre
- Lenah Valley Guardian Pharmacy
- Amcal Pharmacy Lenah Valley
Organisations/clubs
- Lenah Valley RSL, Lenah Valley Garden Club
Schools and childcare
(Childcare)
- Rainbow Child Care and Early Learning Centre – 35 Carlton Street, New Town
- Lenah Valley Childcare and Early Learning Centre – 1 Wilks Road, Lenah Valley
- New Horizons Preschool – 57 Giblin Street, Lenah Valley
(Kindergarten to Grade 6)
- Lenah Valley Primary School – 11 Creek Road, Lenah Valley
- New Town Primary School – 36 Forster Street, New Town
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School -10 McCann Crescent, Lenah Valley Sacred Heart College – 2 Cross Street, New Town
(Grade 7 to Grade 10)
- Sacred Heart College – 2 Cross Street, New Town
- Hobart City High School (formally New Town High School and Ogilvie High School – 6 Midwood Street, New Town and 228 New Town Road, New Town)
REFERENCES:
– 1 Source: Howatson, 2011, The Story of New Town – Street by Street
– Census Data
– Domain
