# Mowbray

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Tasmania › Rest of Tas. › Launceston › 7248, TAS

Area: 9 km²

A far higher proportion of people are born overseas in Mowbray than in most similar areas, with 31.1% of the population hailing from outside Australia. This creates a diverse, international character in a community where the typical resident is just 32, making it noticeably younger than the rest of the state. While the area has grown by about 7.9% since 2011, it remains a place of lower typical incomes and a high rental population. These factors combine to create a transient, multicultural hub within the Launceston region.

## Demographics & Identity

Mowbray is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 32 and only 13.7% of people aged 65 or over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 5.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,048 | +7.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 32 yrs | +10.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.1% | +35.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.7% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.9% | -12.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.3% | +15.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 34.7%, Older adults (45–64) 19.9%, Children (0–14) 16.9%, Youth (15–24) 15.2%, Seniors (65+) 13.7%

**Marital status** — Never married 48.1%, Married 33.1%, Divorced 9.8%, Widowed 5.5%, Separated 3.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 31.1% of the community, a figure that has risen by 8.5 points since 2011 and is far above the Tasmanian average. Nepal, India, and China are among the most common birthplaces outside Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 31.1% | +37.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 62.8%, Nepal 6.3%, India 3.7%, China 3.0%, England 1.7%, Philippines 1.2%, Vietnam 0.9%, New Zealand 0.7%, South Africa 0.1%, Italy 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 34.0%, English 32.8%, Irish 6.3%, Scottish 6.3%, Chinese 4.7%, Indian 2.4%, German 2.4%, Dutch 1.6%, Filipino 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.7%, Italian 0.7%, Greek 0.2%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 28.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average and consistent with the high number of overseas-born residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 28.4% | +52.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 6.1% | -16.2% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 65.7%, Mandarin 3.9%, Punjabi 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.9%, Tagalog 0.6%, Hindi 0.5%, Arabic 0.4%, Cantonese 0.3%

## Religion

People with no religion make up 43.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 15 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 43.4% | +51.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 43.4%, Christianity 33.4%, Not stated 7.3%, Hinduism 6.3%, Buddhism 3.5%, Islam 3.1%, Other religions 3.0%

## Education & Qualifications

A bachelor degree or higher is held by 21.9% of adults, which is about the same as the state average. Since 2011, the share of adults with a degree has risen by 11 points.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 47.0% | +19.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 21.9% | +110.9% since 2011 |
| Schools | 2 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.92 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 21 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,217 | — |
| Average school size | 609 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,025 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 47.0%, Year 10 24.8%, Year 9 or below 14.5%, Year 11 6.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 28.4%, Bachelor degree 21.7%, Postgraduate degree 15.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 9.9%, Certificate I / II 3.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 21.2%, Engineering & related 14.4%, Society & culture 11.4%, Health 8.2%, Information technology 6.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.7%, Education 5.4%, Architecture & building 3.1%, Creative arts 3.1%, Natural & physical sciences 2.3%, Agriculture & environment 2.2%

## Income

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,138. Only 6.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for its level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $583 | +62.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,138 | +53.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,355 | +44.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 2.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 6.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 36.6%, $1,500–$2,999 25.4%, Under $650 23.3%, $3,000–$3,999 4.1%, $4,000 or more 2.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 51.8%, $650–$1,499 36.3%, $1,500–$2,999 4.9%, $3,000 or more 0.8%

## Health & Disability

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.6% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. Additionally, 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, slightly above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.9% | +15.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.6%, Arthritis 9.8%, Asthma 8.2%, Other condition 8.0%, Diabetes 5.5%, Heart disease 3.3%, Lung condition 3.1%, Cancer 2.3%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 63.1%, One condition 18.9%, Two conditions 6.7%, Three or more 3.9%

## Community Participation

Unpaid work is less common here than elsewhere; for example, the share of people caring for children unpaid is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.0% | -14.6% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.5% | -2.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 20.5% | -19.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 16.1% | -19.9% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 206 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 25. Year 12 completion for this group is 30.2%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 206 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 30.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 10.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $570 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,283 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

One-parent families are very common at 22.6%, which is well above the national average. Meanwhile, 31.3% of people live alone, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | +4.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 22.6% | -5.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 31.3% | -1.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 50.2%, Couples without children 25.2%, One-parent families 22.6%, Other families 2.1%

**Household size** — 1 person 31.3%, 2 people 29.4%, 3 people 16.4%, 4 people 12.0%, 5 people 6.1%, 6 or more 4.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renting is very common, with 48.1% of households renting, far above the state average. Homes tend to be smaller, with 61.7% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $290 | +38.1% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,050 | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 48.1% | +7.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 24.0% | -9.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 84.6% | +0.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 61.7% | -0.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 48.1%, Owned outright 24.0%, Owned with a mortgage 22.1%, Other tenure 3.6%, Not stated 2.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 84.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 10.6%, Flat or apartment 3.9%, Other dwelling 0.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 47.5%, 2 bedrooms 31.3%, 4 bedrooms 10.7%, 1 bedroom 5.2%, 5 or more 3.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 57.7%, $350–$549 20.3%, Under $200 17.1%, $550–$749 0.8%, $750 or more 0.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 46.3%, Under $1,000 41.6%, $1,800–$2,999 7.6%, $3,000 or more 0.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

A high 12.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average. However, public transport access is limited, with a long 23-minute walk to the nearest stop.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 12.0% | -35.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 3.4% | +78.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.0% | -3.8% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 1.73 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 720.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 10 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 23 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 127 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 65.4%, Car (passenger) 8.6%, Walked 4.3%, Worked at home 3.4%, Bus 3.0%, Bicycle 1.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 40.4%, 2 vehicles 29.3%, 3 vehicles 13.3%, No vehicle 12.0%, 4 or more 5.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is highly mobile, with 49.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 41.2% of the community, among the highest for its level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 49.8% | -4.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 41.2% | -35.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Unemployment is high at 9.2%, which is well above the national figure. Full-time employment is also far below the national average at 45.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2% | -26.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.0% | +16.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 45.8% | -12.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.7%, Retail trade 11.4%, Accommodation & food 11.0%, Manufacturing 7.7%, Education & training 6.9%, Transport & warehousing 5.9%, Construction 5.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.2%, Other services 4.3%, Administrative & support 3.6%, Professional & technical 3.4%, Public administration & safety 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 18.9%, Labourers 18.5%, Professionals 12.3%, Technicians & trades 12.0%, Sales workers 11.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.8%, Clerical & administrative 9.4%, Managers 6.4%

## Economy & Advantage

Mowbray is ranked among the most disadvantaged areas, with an overall advantage score of 853. It has a low number of businesses and limited access to money and resources.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 1 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 853 | — |
| Population estimate | 4,136 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | -0.8% | — |
| Businesses | 230 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area is generally warmer than other parts of Tasmania, with an average maximum temperature of 18.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is a little below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 725 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 18.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 8.6 | — |

## Walkability

Mowbray is very walkable, with 84.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' environment. Most residents can easily reach health services, groceries, and parks on foot.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 84.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 84.3% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 67.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 79.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 92.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 86.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 10.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 84 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.9% | — |

## Schools serving Mowbray

21 schools, 8,328 students, average ICSEA 992.

By sector: Government 13, Independent 5, Catholic 3

By type: Primary 11, Secondary 6, Combined 4

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mowbray Heights Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 494 |
| Launceston Church Grammar School | Independent | Secondary | 1.8 km | 723 |
| St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.9 km | 282 |
| East Tamar Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 336 |
| Invermay Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 295 |
| Ravenswood Heights Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.7 km | 264 |
| Australian Christian College - Launceston | Independent | Combined | 2.7 km | 129 |
| Launceston Big Picture School | Government | Secondary | 2.8 km | 95 |
| Northern Support School | Government | Combined | 2.9 km | 107 |
| Newstead College | Government | Secondary | 3.4 km | 422 |

## Nearby areas

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