7005, TAS

The community is notably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 37. While children under 15 make up only 12.3% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 21.7% since 2011.

This is a diverse area where 36.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is particularly prominent, representing 15% of the population.

Language diversity is high, with 28% of residents using a language other than English at home, including Mandarin and Cantonese. This is far above the Tasmanian average of 8.7%.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 51.7%, which is a little above the state figure. This represents a significant rise of 18 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 53.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3% and reflects a high rate of Year 12 completion.

Household incomes are high, with 27.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical weekly family incomes are $2,409, which is well above the state average.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with only 25% having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also lower than the state average at 7.3%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.8% of people giving their time, far above the national figure. However, the rate of unpaid childcare and housework is lower than usual.

Family structures are varied, with 51.6% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is more expensive and denser than average, with typical weekly rents at $420 and higher-than-usual mortgage payments. Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

Public transport use is among the highest in the region, and the area is very accessible, with a typical drive time to the city of only 7 minutes.

The population is highly mobile, with 48.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 28.7% of the community.

A high proportion of residents work as professionals or managers. However, the unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is a little above the state average.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage and job skills, scoring a perfect 10 for education and qualifications compared to other similar areas.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 94.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and nearly all residents living within a short walk of a park.