Invermay

Invermay is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 33 and a much lower proportion of children and seniors than most similar areas. The population grew by 13% since 2011, and there are now more people in de facto relationships than is typical for the region.

Nearly 20% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011 and sits well above the Tasmanian average. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are also notable communities from Nepal, India, and China.

About 15% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state figure. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Punjabi, and Arabic, though only 2.2% of residents speak little or no English.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 48.7%, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, although Christianity remains the most common faith at 29.2%.

More adults hold a bachelor degree or higher than the state average, and Year 12 completion rose 11 points since 2011. The area is well-served by schools, with one of the highest numbers of schools per 1,000 children at this level.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,128 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.4% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than across Australia, and 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Residents are much less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas. Volunteer rates are around the middle for its level, though they sit well below the Tasmanian average.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 22. While Year 12 completion is well above the state and national figures, the unemployment rate is much higher at 17.5%.

One-parent families and people living alone are both among the highest for this level. Consistent with the young age of the population, typical homes are small, with only 2.2 people per dwelling.

Renting is very common, with 50.9% of households renting, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $285, and the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes than most other areas.

The area is less car-dependent than most, with 12.8% of homes having no motor vehicle. While few people use public transport to commute, the area has a high number of weekly departures per 1,000 people.

Invermay is a highly mobile community, with 44.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest for this level, though this figure fell since 2011.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 10.6%, well above the state and national figures. The most common industries for workers are health care, social assistance, and accommodation and food services.

Invermay ranks very low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to other areas. Its population has also seen a recent decline of 3.8%, which is well below the Tasmanian trend.

The area experiences lower annual rainfall than the state average. Its average minimum and maximum temperatures are notably higher than those found across Tasmania.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0, as nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. This exceptional walkability is far above the state average.