Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
New Town
4 km²
A highly qualified and diverse population defines New Town, which stands out as one of the more educated areas in its category. It is a transient community where nearly half the residents have moved house recently, including a high number of overseas arrivals. The area is notably walkable and connected, which helps explain why so many people live without a car. While the population is generally younger than the state average, the community is marked by a high proportion of people living alone.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. However, children under 15 make up only 13.4%, a figure that is well below the national average and has fallen since 2011.
The area is far more diverse than the rest of Tasmania, with 27.8% of people born overseas. This figure has risen by 11 points since 2011, with recent arrivals from India, Nepal, and China contributing to this growth.
Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 21.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. This has seen a sharp increase of 11 points since 2011.
A large majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 48.7%. This is well above the national figure and represents a 16 point increase since 2011.
New Town is far more qualified than most areas, with 42.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is 20 points above the state average and has risen significantly since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,621, which is a little above the state figure. Higher earnings are also evident, with 21.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, up 13 points since 2011.
Mental health conditions are reported at 13.0%, which is among the highest for this level. Additionally, 8.3% of people need help with daily activities, a rate that is higher than most areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 21.1% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.
First Nations residents in New Town have a much higher typical household income of $2,227 than those in other similar areas. They also show a much higher rate of Year 12 completion at 55.6%.
The area has a high number of people living alone, at 33.6%, which is well above the national figure. Consequently, households are smaller, with only 2.3 people per home.
Renting is very common, with 40.3% of households renting, far above the state average. Homes here are also smaller, as 73.8% of Australian homes have three or more bedrooms, compared to just 55.5% in New Town.
Public transport use is very high at 7.7%, well above the national figure. This is supported by the fact that 11.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
The community is very mobile, with 45.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, alongside a high rate of recent overseas arrivals at 24.8%.
About 63% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. However, the unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is higher than most similar areas.
The area is rated as having very high education and job skills, ranking larger than 80% of similar areas. However, it ranks much lower for general access to money and resources.
New Town experiences lower rainfall than the state average. Its minimum and maximum temperatures are also notably higher than the Tasmanian figures.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or health services, far exceeding the state average.