Derwent Park - Lutana

The population grew by 14% since 2011 to reach 4,709 people. It is a young community where the typical age is 35, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Overseas-born residents now make up 23.3% of the population, a 15 point increase since 2011. India and Nepal are the most common birthplaces outside of Australia.

About 20% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. This shift has been rapid, rising 14 points since 2011.

A large proportion of the community—47.1%—reports having no religion, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Education levels have risen, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing 17 points since 2011 to 25.2%. This is well above the Tasmanian average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,301, which is much lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here, with 13.2% of people reporting a mental health condition and 32.9% living with a long-term health condition.

Volunteer rates are around the middle for its level at 14.7%, though people are much less likely to spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework than in other areas.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population. This group faces significant hardship, with a 17.2% unemployment rate, which is well above the national figure.

Single-parent families are very common at 25.1%, a rate far above the national average. People living alone also make up a high proportion of the community at 31.3%.

Renting is very common here, with 40.3% of households renting, which is far above the state average. Detached houses are the norm, making up 88.2% of all homes.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Consequently, 6.7% of people commute via public transport, which is well above the national average.

The area is seeing a lot of movement, with 41.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up nearly 30% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or the food and accommodation industries.

The area is ranked very low for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10, and has seen a recent population decline of 4.3%.

The local climate is drier than most of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 613mm, which is well below the Tasmanian average.

While nearly every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, very few are within 15 minutes of groceries (26%) or health services (20.9%).