Bellerive

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.7% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures.

More than 20% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the Tasmanian average. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 13.9% of residents using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Nearly half of the population (46%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure, although 41.9% still identify as Christian.

Educational attainment is very high, with 34.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas.

Typical personal weekly income is $817, which is a little above the state figure. About 11.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a standing that is higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Community spirit is evident in the 21.5% of people who volunteer, a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher-than-usual number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are typically older than the state average, with a median age of 32. They also have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to the rest of Tasmania.

The area has a high number of people living alone (35.1%), which is well above the national figure. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.2 people per household.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. However, rentals are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and it is very easy to access, with a typical two-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area sees significant movement, with 36.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most other areas.

Many residents work as professionals or managers, with the health and education sectors being the largest employers. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about the same as the state figure.

Bellerive is very walkable, with 97.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every resident can reach a park, school or grocery store within a 15-minute walk.