Blackstone Heights

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national average. However, people aged 65 and over make up only 12.3% of the population, which is well below the Tasmanian and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 88.1% born here. Only 10.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, used by 95.9% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average but far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 19.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the state average.

Wealth is a striking feature here, with typical household incomes of $2,324 a week, far above the Tasmanian figure. Roughly 32.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other Tasmanian areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (27.0%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Family life is a priority here, as 30.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national and state figures.

First Nations residents in the area are far older and earn much more than those in the rest of the state, with a typical personal income of $1,125.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 63.4% of the community consists of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 7.4%, which is far below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 73.3% driving to work. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its size.

About 33.2% of the population moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.3% of the community.

The workforce is very active, with 73.6% of adults working or looking for work, a figure far above the national average. Full-time employment is also higher than in most similar areas.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.