Trevallyn

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the Tasmanian average. While the population of seniors has risen to 17.5% since 2011, the number of children under 15 has remained steady at 18.4%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. About 16.3% of the community was born overseas, which is a similar proportion to the rest of the state but far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of residents. However, the number of people using another language at home has risen to 7.8% since 2011.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 56.0%. This is well above the state average and far above the national figure, reflecting a significant 23 point increase since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 61.0% of residents completed Year 12, far above the state average. This high level of schooling is reflected in the 32.5% of adults who hold a university degree.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state figure at $1,614. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 10 points since 2011 to reach 19.2%.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.8% of residents. Conversely, those needing help with daily activities are a little below the state and national figures.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 21.3% of people giving their time. This strong community spirit is seen alongside a higher-than-average 29.1% of people who provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations residents in Trevallyn have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below both state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 49.4%.

About 57.7% of households are couples with children. A higher than usual number of people live alone, making up 27.9% of the community.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.2% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 36.7% of homes owned outright, and the typical weekly rent is well below the national figure at $300.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, while only 0.4% use public transport. Despite this, the area is well served by bus stops, with 46 stops providing access to the community.

The area has seen a steady influx of new residents, with 16.2% of the population arriving from overseas recently. This is slightly higher than the national figure.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (66.0%) compared to the rest of the state. Many residents are employed as professionals, particularly in health care and education.

The area is considered more advantaged than about 60% of similar places, scoring particularly high for education and job skills. There are 316 businesses operating in the area.

Trevallyn is generally warmer than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature far above the Tasmanian figure. It also receives slightly less rainfall than the rest of the state.

The suburb is quite walkable, with 99.9% of homes within 15 minutes of a park. This is supported by a high number of amenities within walking distance, although the terrain is notably sloped.