Newnham - Mayfield

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 34. It has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 6.1%.

A growing number of residents were born overseas, now making up 22.0% of the population. This is well above the Tasmanian figure and is driven by arrivals from Nepal, India, and China.

Language diversity has risen sharply, with 20.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, and 4.8% of residents speak little or no English.

About 45.0% of the community report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 39.2% of residents completing Year 12. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 15.1%, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,112. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here, as 8.5% of people need help with daily activities and 11.8% live with a mental health condition, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Community participation is lower than average, with only 12.3% of people volunteering. Similarly, a lower proportion of residents spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is larger than in 84% of similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, though they face a much higher unemployment rate of 17.9%.

Single-parent families are very common at 24.0%, which is well above the state and national figures. About 29.7% of people live alone, slightly more than the state average.

Rental properties are very common, with 42.5% of households renting, far above the national average. Weekly rents are typically $250, which is much lower than the national figure of $375.

Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and 9.2% of homes have no car. This is supported by a high number of bus stops and a short walk to the nearest one.

The area is quite dynamic, with 41.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are very common, accounting for 31.3% of the population.

Unemployment is among the highest for similar areas at 9.8%. Only 55.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills compared to other areas.

The local climate is slightly drier than the state average, with annual rainfall of 725mm, while minimum temperatures are far above the Tasmanian average.

The area is very walkable, with 72.0% of homes having access to a wide range of amenities within a 15-minute walk. Nearly all homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport.