Summerhill - Prospect

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the population is aging, with the share of seniors rising to 19.7% since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.9% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the number of overseas-born residents has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for 89.6% of people. Only 6.2% use another language at home, which is lower than the state and national figures, though this has doubled since 2011.

Nearly half the population (47.8%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. This reflects a strong trend, as this group grew by 24 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 40.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 14.3% holding a bachelor's degree. However, both figures have risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,294, which is well below the national figure. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this is a significant increase from 2011.

The community faces more health challenges than most, with 34.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more common here, affecting 11.8% of residents.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 29.0% of people providing this support, which is well above the state average. In contrast, volunteering has fallen slightly to 14.3% since 2011.

First Nations residents have a typical age of 26 and face higher unemployment at 13.5%. Their typical personal income is $519, which is much lower than that of other groups in the area.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 18.7%. Additionally, 32.0% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Rents are quite affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $290, far below the national figure. Separate houses make up 77.5% of homes, though this is far lower than across Tasmania.

Most people drive to work, and only 1.2% use public transport. While there are several bus stops nearby, the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The area is relatively stable, with 33.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have increased to 14.7% since 2011.

About 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.

The area is ranked lower than most for overall advantage, with a score of 934. It has a small number of businesses and has seen a recent population decline of 1.6%.

The area is warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 17.8 degrees. It also receives less rainfall than most other parts of Tasmania.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.1% near public transport. Over half of the residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.