South Hobart - Fern Tree

The typical resident is 39, which is noticeably younger than the state average. While the population has grown by 823 people since 2011, there are far more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 23.4% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen 4.5 points since 2011.

About 13.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the Tasmanian average. Despite this diversity, very few people (0.8%) speak little or no English.

A striking 63.9% of residents have no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages. This represents a significant shift, with the number rising 18 points since 2011.

This area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 52.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 77.0%.

Incomes are high here, with the typical family earning $2,294 a week, well above the state average. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen 16 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower proportion needing help with daily activities than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.2% of people giving their time, far above the state and national figures. Unpaid care for children remains steady at 26.4%.

First Nations residents here have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (62.0%) than most similar areas. A higher-than-usual 8.4% also speak a First Nations language.

The area has a higher proportion of people living alone (28.7%) than is typical across Australia. Most households are small, with 35.4% containing just two people.

Homes are generally smaller here, with far fewer three-bedroom houses than the state average. Rent is also well above the state figure, with a typical weekly cost of $380.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, supported by a very high number of bus stops. About 12.5% of people work from home, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is well below the state average. Many residents work in health, education, and professional roles.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage and has one of the highest scores for education and job skills. However, population growth has recently dipped to -1.0%.

Average temperatures are notably higher than the state average, and the area experiences a typical annual rainfall of 776mm.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 90.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have far better access to health services by foot than the state average.