Youngtown - Relbia

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 42 and seniors making up 23.4% of the population. This older demographic has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen slightly.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state and nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with 92.5% of people using it exclusively at home. This is far more common than the national figure, although the number of people using another language has risen since 2011.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 48.1%, which is well above the national figure. This feeling has grown significantly, rising 25 points since 2011.

The area has lower levels of higher education than most, with 17.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 12 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,432, which is about the same as the state average but a little below the national figure. Incomes have risen across the board since 2011.

Residents experience higher rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most areas. People needing help with daily activities also make up 7.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with more people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most similar areas. A notably high number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 3.1% of the population. This group has a lower unemployment rate than both the state and national figures, and the typical age is 25.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children or couples without children. About 27.6% of people live alone, which is higher than in most areas.

Separate houses make up 90.6% of dwellings, and 37.1% of homes are owned outright. Renting is much less common here than in most of Australia, with typical weekly rents being well below the national figure.

Car travel is the primary way to get to work, as only 1.0% of people use public transport. While there are many bus stops relative to the population, the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

About 36.6% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have increased since 2011, now making up 15.2% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is lower than the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in retail and education.

The area's overall advantage score is lower than about 60% of similar regions. Despite this, the population has grown by 5.2% since 2021, which is well above the state average.

The area is much drier than the rest of Tasmania, with average annual rainfall well below the state figure. Temperatures are also notably higher than the state average.

The suburb is somewhat walkable, with a high number of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services, far exceeding the state averages.