Hobart - North East

The area is slightly older than the national figure, with 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen 3.7 points since 2011. It is more diverse in its identity than most similar areas, with 4.3% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here, and 81.8% of the population was born in Australia. While 14.3% of people were born overseas—which is far below the national figure—this number has risen 4.3 points since 2011.

English is the main language for 86.7% of residents, though the use of other languages at home rose 5.0 points since 2011 to reach 8.5%. Very few people, just 0.8%, speak little or no English.

A striking 49.6% of people report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has climbed 23 points since 2011. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 39.7%.

The community has become significantly more qualified, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—up 9.6 points since 2011. Year 12 completion also rose 12 points over that decade to 54.0%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,601, which is a little above the state figure. Higher earners are more common than in 2011, with 18.8% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more frequent here than in most similar areas; 33.1% of residents have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more common than the national figure, affecting 11.3% of people.

This is a high-volunteering community, with 17.5% of people pitching in, well above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 28.9% of people caring for children.

There are 2,567 First Nations people in the area, and 41.1% of this group have completed Year 12, which is well above the state and national figures. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 8.9%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Family life is typical for the region, with 53% of households consisting of couples with children. About a quarter of residents (26.5%) live alone, and the typical home holds 2.4 people.

Detached houses are the dominant style, making up 93.2% of homes. Outright home ownership is higher than most areas at 36.5%, while the rental rate of 23.1% is well below the national figure.

Public transport use is higher here than in most similar areas, with 4.7% of people commuting this way. While the drive time to the city is very short, the walk to the nearest stop can be quite long, averaging 39 minutes.

The area has seen a steady increase in movement, with 16.7% of residents arriving from overseas recently. This is a little above the national figure, though 36.1% of the total population has moved in the last five years.

Health care, social assistance, and public administration are the biggest employers. While 60% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate of 5.3% is slightly higher than most similar areas.

Since 2021, the population has grown by 3.0%, which is a little above the state growth rate, although this is much lower than the growth seen in most other similar areas.

The area is notably drier than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 542mm. Temperatures are also higher than the state average, with a typical minimum of 8.8 degrees.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 86.9% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport—far above the state figure. Residents also have excellent access to green space, with 92.4% living within a 15-minute walk of a park.