Prospect Vale - Blackstone

The community is far older than the national average, with 24.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.6%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (11.9%) than the national figure.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 6.1%, which is lower than the state average but has risen since 2011.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 50.8%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011 to reach 42.6%.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.

Typical weekly personal income is $738, which is about the same as the Tasmanian figure. While the typical family earns $1,869 a week, this is a little below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members (4.1%) than most other similar places. Volunteering rates are around 14.6%, which is well below the state figure.

First Nations residents are typically older than the national average, with a typical age of 33. The unemployment rate for this group is 5.1%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Homes are slightly smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. There is a higher proportion of people living alone (29.9%) compared to the national figure.

Home ownership is a standout feature, with 41% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is less common here than in most other areas.

Most people rely on cars, with 74.1% driving to work and very few using public transport for commutes. However, 92.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a transport stop.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years (34.6%) than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have increased since 2011.

Job security is strong, with a 4.1% unemployment rate and 58.7% of the workforce employed full-time. Health care and retail are the most common industries.

The area ranks lower than many similar places for overall advantage, with a score of 961. It also has a lower ranking for access to money and job skills.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with minimum temperatures that are far above the Tasmanian figure. Annual rainfall is slightly lower than the state average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.