7015, TAS

The area is notably older than most, with a typical age of 45 and a senior population that rose 6.0 percentage points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.7%, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 16.9% of people were born overseas. This figure has risen 6.2 percentage points since 2011 and is a little above the Tasmania average.

About 9.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 6.5 percentage points since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the national average.

Almost half of the population (47.6%) reports no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, with the number rising 21 percentage points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 31.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state and national averages, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 11 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly personal income is $836, which is higher than most similar areas. Households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 11 percentage points since 2011 to reach 19.2%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, at 19.8%. The area also has a high rate of former Defence Force members, at 5.5%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are varied, with 29.9% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Most homes are small, typically containing 2.3 people.

Separate houses are very common, making up 91.1% of dwellings. While 40.1% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $400, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, with 6.0% of people using it to commute. This is supported by a high density of stops, with 90 stops across the area.

The area is quite mobile, with 38.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most similar areas, at 19.4%.

Professional roles are the most common occupation, and 16.5% of the workforce is in health care and social assistance. However, the unemployment rate of 5.2% has risen 1.5 percentage points since 2011.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas overall. This is driven largely by a strong score for education and job skills.

Most residents enjoy a walkable neighbourhood, with 93.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This high level of accessibility is consistent with the area's high public transport usage.