Hobart Inner

The typical resident is 37, which is younger than the state and national figures. This area has a small proportion of children under 15 compared to most other regions, while the number of seniors has risen to 18.2% since 2011.

Migration is a key feature here, with 28.6% of people born overseas, a figure far above the Tasmanian average. This diversity is evident in the ancestry data, where English, Australian, Irish, Scottish and Chinese heritages are most common.

Reflecting its international population, 20.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The community is overwhelmingly secular, with 55.3% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 18 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 75.5% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the area is among the most qualified, with nearly half of adults holding a university degree.

Typical weekly household income is $1,840, which is well above the state average. Higher pay is evident in the 14.9% of people earning $2,000 or more per week, a figure well above the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.5% of the population. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure.

Participation in volunteering is very high at 25.2%, which is far above the national figure. Residents are also much less likely to spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than people in other areas.

First Nations residents in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 60.0%, which is far above the state and national figures. Their typical personal income is also well above the national figure.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 30.1% of households consisting of one person. Single-parent families are much less common than in other regions.

Renting is very common here, with 35.7% of households renting, well above the state average. Homes are typically smaller, with 61.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

Public transport is widely used, with 5.1% of people commuting by it, a figure a little above the national average. This is supported by the fact that 96.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is highly mobile, with 45.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest for this level of area.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.0%. Many professionals work in health, education and public administration.

The population has remained stable, with a very slight growth decrease of 0.1% since 2021, which is a little below the state trend.

Average minimum temperatures are far above the state figure, while the average maximum temperature is among the lowest for its level.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.3, far above the state average. Most residents can easily walk to parks, schools, groceries and health services within 15 minutes.