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Bellerive - Rosny
5 km²
A very high proportion of residents in Bellerive - Rosny own their homes outright, with 43.2% of dwellings fully paid for. This is a mature community where the typical resident is 44, noticeably older than the national figure. It is a well-qualified area with a strong professional workforce and a high rate of university education. The neighbourhood is highly walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of public transport, parks, and schools.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The area is older than most, with a quarter of the population aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.3%, which is well below the Australian average.
People born overseas make up 19.6% of the community, which is well above the Tasmanian average. This has risen by 6.7 percentage points since 2011, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries.
Around 13.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. This reflects a growing diversity, with the use of other languages rising 7.8 percentage points since 2011.
Nearly half of the population (47.4%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 21 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are very high, with 34.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the figure was 21.6%.
Typical family income is $2,027 a week, which is a little above the state figure. High-earning households are also common, with 18.8% earning $3,000 or more per week, up 11 percentage points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported at a higher rate than the national average.
Volunteerism is very strong, with 21.6% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 14.5% of people provide unpaid care, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents are typically older than those in the rest of the state and nation. They also show a higher rate of Year 12 completion (51.8%) and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 34.3% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses (84.6%), and home ownership is very high, with 43.2% owned outright. Renting is also present, with a typical weekly rent of $360.
Public transport use is very high, with 8.6% of people commuting this way, far above the national average. This is supported by a high density of stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one.
The community has seen a significant increase in recent overseas arrivals, with 24.0% of residents arriving from abroad in the last five years, well above the national figure.
Health care and education are the main industries for workers. However, the percentage of adults working or looking for work (59.0%) is lower than in most similar areas.
The area is generally advantaged, particularly in terms of education and job skills. Its overall advantage score is slightly above the national average.
The local climate is warmer than the state average, with a minimum temperature far above the Tasmanian figure. Annual rainfall is much lower than the state average.
The area is very walkable, with 94.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of city amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, and public transport.
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