Tacoma South

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 7.8%. Residents are generally older than the national average, with a typical age of 43 and far fewer children under 15.

Most people were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas. Those with overseas roots primarily list English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for nearly all residents, with only 4.3% using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

About 42% of the community reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 57.6%.

The area has fewer people with university degrees than most, with only 11.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Roughly 46.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Household incomes are strong here, with 31.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical family income is about $2,094 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.7% of people. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the national average.

This is a community where people provide a lot of unpaid support, with 18.5% providing care and 29.2% doing significant housework. There is also a higher rate of Defence Force veterans compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is a notable part of the area, with typical personal incomes of $850 and household incomes of $3,125, both of which are far above state and national averages.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other similar areas at 16.4%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 81.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 6.3% of households renting, while 52.6% have a mortgage.

While 52% of workers drive to work, 22.4% work from home. The area has a high number of bus stops relative to its population, and most homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

The population is very stable, with only 25.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 63.2%. Local workers are most often employed in health care, construction, or education, with many working as technicians or tradespeople.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. While public transport is very close, almost no residents can walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.