7248, TAS

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 33 that is far lower than the state figure of 42. About 5.5% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the Tasmanian average.

Overseas born residents make up 23.7% of the community, a figure that rose 8.8 percentage points since 2011 and is well above the state average. Nepal, India, and China are among the most common birthplaces outside Australia.

Language diversity is high, with 21.0% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. This shift is reflected in the 10 percentage point increase in non-English speakers since 2011.

People with no religion make up 45.4% of the population, a figure that rose 18 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher represent 18.3% of the community, which is a significant increase from 9.2% in 2011. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,121. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.3% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 7.6% of people need help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 13.2%. There is also a lower proportion of people providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state and national figures.

One-parent families are very common here at 23.6%, which is well above both the state and national averages. About 31.7% of people live alone.

Renting is very common, with 45.6% of households renting, far above the national average. Homes are more likely to be separate houses, though the area has a much lower rate of outright home ownership than most of Tasmania.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, and 88.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 10.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is highly mobile, with 44.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 34.7% of the population.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 9.8%, well above the state figure of 5.9%. Health care, retail, and food services are the main industries for local workers.

The area is among the most disadvantaged at this level, with the lowest possible score for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.8. Most residents can walk to groceries, parks, and health services within 15 minutes, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.