Hobart - South and West

The population is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 40 and a high proportion of seniors, who make up 19.4% of the community.

People born overseas make up 21.4% of the population, a figure well above the Tasmanian average, though still well below the national rate.

English is the main language for 85.7% of residents, but the number of people using another language at home has risen to 11.4% since 2011.

A majority of residents (53.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure and represents a 21 point increase since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 34.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the state average of 21.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,715, which is well above the state average and about the same as the national figure.

About 31.3% of people have a long-term health condition, and the rate of mental health conditions is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 23.3% and a much higher proportion of people providing unpaid care than the national average.

First Nations residents here have a much lower unemployment rate (7.2%) and higher typical personal incomes than those in most other similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling and a high number of couples with children.

Separate houses are the dominant dwelling type at 92.4%, and home ownership is strong, with 38.7% of homes owned outright.

While 61.7% of people drive to work, the area has a higher rate of public transport use (4.5%) compared to the state and nation.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most other areas.

A high proportion of adults (63.6%) are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and education.

The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, which is a slower pace than most other similar areas.

The area is generally cooler than the rest of the state, though it receives slightly more rainfall than the Tasmanian average.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with 90.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, well above the state average.