Hobart

The community is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with children under 15 making up only 7.5% of the population. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over have increased to 17.3% since 2011.

A striking 33.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the Tasmanian average of 15.4%. English and Australian ancestries are most common, though Chinese ancestry is also prominent at 10.6%.

Language diversity is high, with 24% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state figure and is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

The area is among the least religious at its level, with 54.9% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is very high, with 47.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 75.4%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,222, which is well above the state average. Personal incomes are also a little above the national figure, and 13.1% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

While the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state average, mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 12.4% of residents.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.6% of people helping out, well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care for children is among the lowest at this level.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 29. Year 12 completion for this group is 60.2%, far above the state average.

The area has a high number of people living alone (37.4%) and a low average of 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the low proportion of children in the community.

Renting is very common, with 54.6% of households renting, far above the national average. Apartments are popular, and the typical weekly rent of $415 is well above the state figure.

This is a highly connected area where 34% of people walk to work and 17.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The population is very mobile, with 57.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 27.9% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is a little above the state average and has risen since 2011. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and the hospitality sector.

The area is considered overall advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10, driven by very high levels of education and job skills.

The local climate is drier than the state average, with annual rainfall of 531mm. Minimum and maximum temperatures are both well above the state figures.

Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.