Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Devonport
10 km²
Over half of the people in Devonport now report having no religion, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. This community is noticeably older than the national average, with a significant population of seniors and a growing number of First Nations people. While it faces some economic challenges and lower typical incomes, it is a highly walkable area where most residents live within a short stroll of schools, parks, and shops.
Devonport is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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Devonport is an older community where the typical resident is 43 and 23.8% are seniors, which is well above the national figure. It also has a significant First Nations presence at 7.0%, a figure that has risen since 2011.
The area is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry and has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents (11.4%) compared to the rest of the state and nation.
English is the main language for 89.3% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.
No religion is the most common response at 50.8%, which is far above the national figure and represents a 23 point increase since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 13.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.6% completing Year 12, though both figures have risen since 2011.
Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,093. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, one of the lowest rates for this level.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.6% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.3% needing help with daily activities.
Community service is evident, as 13.3% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most similar areas.
The First Nations community is large, though it faces significant disadvantage with an unemployment rate of 18.1% and a typical weekly personal income of $492.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 35.5% of people living alone and a much higher rate of one-parent families (21.6%) than seen in most other areas.
Rental properties are common, with 35.7% of households renting. Typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.5% of people commuting by public transport and 9.6% of homes having no motor vehicle.
The community is seeing a notable influx of new residents, with recent arrivals from overseas rising to 20.0% since 2011.
The job market is led by health care and retail, though the unemployment rate of 7.0% is a little above the national figure.
Devonport ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and access to resources, reflecting its lower typical incomes and education levels.
The local climate is milder than other parts of Tasmania, with average minimum and maximum temperatures remaining well above the state figures.
The area is very walkable, with 81.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities and 98.8% of residents living within 10 minutes of public transport.