Glenorchy

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Tasmania, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 5.4% since 2011. While the number of children under 15 has fallen slightly, the population of young adults aged 25–44 is the largest group at 32.2%.

People born overseas make up 21.6% of the community, a figure that has risen 11 points since 2011 and is well above the state average. Many of these residents come from Nepal and India, though English and Australian ancestries remain the most common.

Language diversity has grown quickly, with those using another language at home increasing by 11 points to 18.8% since 2011. This is far above the state figure, and Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, which rose 19 points since 2011 to reach 43.6%. This is well above the national figure, though Hinduism is also present at 6.2%.

Education levels have improved significantly, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 14 points to 21.8% since 2011. Year 12 completion has also climbed 18 points to nearly half the population.

Typical weekly family income is $1,632, which is well below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 4.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 12.6% of the population. Additionally, 33% of people live with a long-term health condition, and 7.5% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is lower than the state average at 14.2%. However, the area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other similar areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 87% of similar areas. Residents here are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in other parts of the state, although only 1.6% speak a First Nations language.

Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21% of households. People living alone also account for 31.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Renting is very common, with 36% of households renting, well above the state average. Homes here tend to be smaller, with 66.7% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national figure.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of bus stops and departures. Around 9.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The area is a hub for new arrivals, with 24% of residents arriving from overseas recently. This is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Unemployment is 7.2%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, though full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

Overall advantage is low, ranking in the bottom 30% of similar areas. This is reflected in limited access to money and resources, and a recent population decline of 1.4% since 2021.

The area is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 948mm. It also has some of the lowest average minimum temperatures in the region.

The area is very walkable, with 93.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.