Brighton

This is a young area where the typical resident is 35, and children under 15 make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.3% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, with 87.3% of residents born in Australia. Only 6.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language here, spoken by 91% of residents. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (51.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising by 26 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much lower than the national figure, though it has risen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Typical household income is $1,365 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, although this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 13.1% of residents.

Unpaid care is common, with 29.6% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. However, only 10.8% of residents volunteer, a rate much lower than most other areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 21. However, they face higher unemployment (13.0%) and lower personal incomes compared to other areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are very common at 24.1%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Detached houses are the norm for 88.9% of residents, and 79.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $280, which is well below the national figure.

Most people commute by car, and only 4.7% of residents work from home, which is far below the national average. While the area has many bus stops, it can take up to an hour to walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals have increased to 12.6% since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, construction, or retail trade.

The population has grown by 5.9% since 2021, a rate that is well above the Tasmanian state average.

Brighton is drier and warmer than much of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 516mm and average minimum temperatures far above the state figure.

Many residents live within a short walk of parks, groceries, and public transport. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 12% of homes within a 15-minute walk.