Moonah

The area is much younger than most other regions, with a typical age of 35 and a lower proportion of seniors than the national figure. About 15.3% of residents are children, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Migration has shaped the community, with 27.5% of people born overseas, which is far above the Tasmanian average. Nepal (6.0%) and India (4.1%) are among the most common birthplaces outside Australia.

Reflecting its migrant population, 24.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011. Mandarin, Punjabi, and Vietnamese are the most common additional languages.

A large 45.4% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Hinduism (8.4%) and Islam (3.5%) also have a presence here.

The community is highly qualified, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Since 2011, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 20 points.

Typical weekly household income is $1,418, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 5.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.0% of residents. This is well above the national average of 8.8%.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 17.2% of people giving their time. However, fewer people perform long hours of unpaid housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is slightly older than elsewhere, with a typical age of 28. Education levels are also higher, with 45.1% completing Year 12, well above the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 19.0%. There is also a high number of people living alone, accounting for 33.3% of households.

Renters make up 39.1% of the community, far above the state average. Homes here tend to be smaller, with 60.7% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

Public transport use is very high, with 8.5% of people commuting by bus, well above the national average. This is supported by a high number of transport stops and short walking distances to transit.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up a significant 27.2% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.5%. Health care and hospitality are the main industries.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to similar areas. However, it sits around the middle for education and job skills.

Moonah experiences lower annual rainfall than the rest of the state. Its average minimum and maximum temperatures are both well above the Tasmanian figures.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and health services.