7021, TAS

The area is older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42. It is a family-heavy community where children under 15 make up nearly 20% of the population, a figure well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of the community—52.1%—now report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 24 points since 2011.

The suburb is well-qualified, with 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This helps explain the high number of professionals and managers working in the area.

Weekly family incomes are well above the state average at $2,252. The area has seen a sharp rise in wealth since 2011, with the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week jumping by 17 points.

About 31.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

Community spirit is high, with 19.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. A very high 35.1% of residents provide unpaid childcare.

Families with children are common here, making up 60% of households. Consequently, far fewer people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

Homes are overwhelmingly separate houses, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 10.2%, which is far below the national average.

Most people drive to work, though the area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures compared to the state average. Only 3.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

The workforce is active, with 65.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Unemployment is low at 3.2%.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% of similar places for access to money and resources. It also scores very highly for education and job skills.

The suburb is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, it is far below the state average for access to nearby groceries and schools.