7249, TAS

The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average. While the proportion of children under 15 is about the same as the state, there is a higher than usual number of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the share of people born overseas has risen to 14.9%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the area has seen a recent increase in arrivals from overseas.

English is the main language, but the share of people using another language at home has more than doubled since 2011 to 9.5%. This is higher than most similar areas, though the number of people who speak little or no English remains low.

Over half of the population now reports no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This is a major shift for the area, as the number of people with no religion rose by 23 points since 2011.

Education levels have improved, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 21.2%. Year 12 completion also rose 11 points since 2011, though it remains far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,349 a week, which is lower than in most areas. While this is about the same as the state average, it is well below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 12.6% of residents.

The area has a higher than usual share of Defence Force veterans. While 12.2% of people provide unpaid care, the proportion of volunteers has fallen slightly since 2011.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a much higher number of people living alone and a higher share of one-parent families than in most areas. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.3 people.

Renting is much more common here than in other areas, and far fewer people own their homes outright. Many residents live in separate houses, though these tend to have fewer bedrooms than the state average.

Public transport is very accessible, with a high number of stops and frequent departures. However, the area is far from the city, with a typical drive time of 118 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, as 44.5% of residents moved in the last five years. This high turnover is consistent with the fact that recent overseas arrivals are much more common here than in most areas.

About 62% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail.

The area is ranked as having low access to money and resources compared to other areas. While job skills are around the middle for its level, the overall advantage score is below the national average.

This is a very walkable area where over 80% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Residents also have excellent access to public transport and parks compared to the rest of the state.