7008, TAS

The community is noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average, with a typical resident aged 38. While the population grew by 12% since 2011, those aged 65 and over make up a lower proportion of the area than in most other places.

People born overseas make up 24.9% of the population, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011 and is well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is much higher here than in most Tasmanian areas, with 19.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is a significant increase from 2011, though it remains slightly below the national figure.

Half of the population now reports having no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011. This is far above the national average, though it matches the state figure.

Education levels are very high, with 41.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 69.2% completing Year 12. Both figures are far above the state and national averages and have risen significantly since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,750, which is well above the Tasmanian average. Higher earnings are common here, as 23.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 30.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is more common than in most areas. Mental health conditions are reported at 12.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most of Australia, with 21.4% of people pitching in. Conversely, fewer people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to the state average.

About 30.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Most households consist of couples with children (55.6%) or couples without children (31.1%).

Renting is much more common here than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents of $350 are a little above the Tasmanian average. Homes here are also smaller, with 63.4% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national figure.

Public transport use is very high for the region, with 6.6% of people commuting by bus. The area is well served, with 106 stops and a typical walk to the nearest stop of just one minute.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.9% of the population, well above both state and national levels.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas. The workforce is concentrated in professional roles, with health care, education, and public administration being the main industries.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and the top 10% for education and job skills. However, access to money and resources is lower than in about 70% of similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 98.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park and 78.6% are close to health services.