7050, TAS

The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. While the population has grown significantly, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 17%, and nearly 20% of people are now aged 65 and over.

A striking 26.2% of people were born overseas, which is far above the Tasmanian average. This diversity is reflected in the community's ancestry, with English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese being the most common backgrounds.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 17.2% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and the proportion of people using another language has risen sharply since 2011.

Over half of the population (50.2%) now report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011. This is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 33.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state figure. This high level of education is also seen in school completion, as 63.4% of residents finished Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $1,904, which is a little above the state average. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week remains well below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. Additionally, 31.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average.

Volunteering is high at 22.6%, well above both the state and national figures. A large proportion of the community, 28.8%, also provides unpaid childcare, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.5 people per dwelling. Families with children make up 54.1% of households, and 15.4% of families are headed by a single parent.

Rent is notably high, with a typical weekly cost of $380, which is well above the Tasmanian average. While 88% of homes are separate houses, 28.1% of the community rents their home.

Public transport use is among the highest for areas at this level, with 6% of people commuting by bus. The area is well-served by 85 stops, though only 8.9% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very mobile, with 43.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average, consistent with the 19.1% of residents who arrived recently from overseas.

More people here are working or looking for work (62.5%) than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area scores very highly for education and job skills, placing it in the top 20% of similar areas. This helps its overall advantage score sit above 60% of other areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 85.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have excellent access to nature, with 96.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.