Romaine - Havenview

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.3% of the population, which is much higher than most areas and has risen since 2011. The typical resident is 39, making the area noticeably younger than the state average.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with only 8.5% of people born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average.

A large majority of residents—57.2%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen since 2011 but remains far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,334, which is much lower than most areas and well below the national figure of $1,746. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is also very low.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, at 12.2%.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, involving 28.1% of the community. Volunteering stands at 15%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The First Nations community here has an unemployment rate of 6.8%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%. Year 12 completion for this group is about the same as the national average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.8% of households. About 27.7% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.6% of dwellings. These homes are typically large, with 83.2% having three or more bedrooms, and weekly rents are well below the national average.

The community is highly car-dependent, with only 0.7% of people commuting by public transport. Only 4.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

About 36% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 14% of the population.

Full-time employment is at 58.9%, about the same as the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Overall advantage is low, with the area scoring a 2 out of 10 compared to others. Job skills and education levels are among the lowest at this level.

The area sees higher annual rainfall than most of Tasmania, with an average of 1,032mm. Minimum temperatures are far above the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.5. While 92.2% of homes are near public transport, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.