Claremont

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 38, making the community noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average of 42.

While 80.9% of residents were born in Australia, the number of people born overseas has risen to 13.8% since 2011. This is still far below the national figure of 27.7%.

The number of people using a language other than English at home rose sharply to 10.2% since 2011. Despite this growth, the proportion of people who speak little or no English remains low at 0.9%.

About 46.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose by 23 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 41.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household income at $1,241, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health challenges are common here, with 36.4% of people reporting a long-term condition and 13.6% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are among the highest for this level.

Military service is more common here than in most areas, with 4.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force. However, volunteering is lower than the state average at 12.6%.

The area has a large First Nations population of 561 people. The typical age of this group is 23, and their unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

One-parent families are very common, making up 22.6% of households, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 33.8% of people live alone.

Renting is more common than usual, with 34.9% of households renting. Homes are generally smaller, and 66.7% have three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national figure.

Public transport infrastructure is strong, with a high number of stops and departures, and 93.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, only 4.4% of people work from home.

Recent arrivals from overseas have increased significantly, with 19.6% arriving in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry at 18.0%.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 20% for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills compared to other areas.

The climate is relatively mild, with an average maximum temperature of 14.9 degrees, though this is among the lowest for its level.

The area is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 63.8% within easy reach of groceries.