7007, TAS

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the state average. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011 to 17.7%, the population remains diverse and growing, with a 16% increase in residents over the last decade.

A strong international presence is evident here, with 25.8% of people born overseas—a figure far above the Tasmanian average. English and Australian ancestries are most common, though Chinese ancestry is also prominent at 9%.

The use of languages other than English at home has risen sharply since 2011 to 18.0%, which is well above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, though very few residents speak little or no English.

This is a highly secular area where 55.8% of people report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, with a 19 point increase since 2011.

Education levels are exceptional, with 50.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding both state and national figures. This high level of qualification is reflected in the 76.8% of residents who completed Year 12.

Earnings are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,307. This affluence is highlighted by the 27.4% of households earning over $3,000 a week, which is far above the state average.

Residents generally experience good health, as the 3.6% who need help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas. However, 10.5% of the community reports a mental health condition.

Community spirit is strong, with 26% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, particularly for children, where 29.4% of people provide support.

Families tend to be larger than the state average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 57.7%, while those living alone are less common than in other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, though typical mortgage payments of $1,759 are well above the state average. Outright home ownership is relatively common at 39.6%.

The area is very well connected, with 98.8% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. While 57.7% of people drive to work, the use of public transport is much higher than in most other areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 37.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

A higher proportion of people are working or looking for work compared to the state, and professionals make up 37.8% of occupations. However, the unemployment rate of 6.3% is a little above the national figure.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is driven by a perfect score for education and job skills.

While nearly all homes are close to public transport and parks, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries within a 15-minute walk.