Mount Nelson - Dynnyrne

The typical resident is 37, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. While the population of children under 15 is much lower than most similar areas, the proportion of seniors has risen to 16.2% since 2011.

International backgrounds are common here, with 29.7% of people born overseas—a figure far above the state average. Chinese and English are among the most common ancestries alongside Australian.

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Tasmanian average. This diversity is reflected in the 9.3% of people who speak Mandarin.

Most people here report having no religion, at 57.5%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 51% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above both state and national figures, and Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,873, which is well above the state average. The area has seen a rise in wealth, with 27.4% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas. However, 9.7% of people report a mental health condition, which is higher than in many similar places.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.3% of people pitching in—a rate far above the national average. About 12.5% of the community also provides some form of unpaid care.

First Nations people make up 1.4% of the population. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate (62.1%) and higher personal incomes than those in most similar areas.

Families with children make up 57% of households, while one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas. About 24.3% of people live alone.

Separate houses are the most common dwelling type at 81.3%. Home ownership is strong, with 37.4% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average at $360.

Public transport use is much higher here than in most similar areas, and the neighborhood has a very high number of bus stops. However, most people still commute by car, with 52.5% driving to work.

The area is quite mobile, with 44.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the state average, supported by a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, though full-time employment is lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health, education, and professional roles.

The area is ranked as having a high overall advantage, largely driven by its exceptional levels of education and job skills, which are higher than 90% of similar areas.

The local climate is slightly warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 16.4 degrees. Rainfall is around the middle for its level.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, but very few are within 15 minutes of groceries. The terrain is notably steep, with a mean slope of 16%.