Blackwall

Residents are far older than those in most other areas, with 23.4% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English (46.9%) and Australian (39.9%) are the most common ancestries. About 11.6% of people were born overseas, which is well below the Tasmanian average of 15.4%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half the community (47.9%) report having no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.6%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 35.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. About 12.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are notably low here, with a typical weekly household income of $1,197, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, with 40.9% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 17.8%.

Volunteerism is high at 20.0%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 5.8%.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of four people. The typical age for this group is 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per house. While 42.1% of households are couples without children, there is a higher than usual proportion of one-parent families at 15.4%.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is strong, with 42.6% of properties owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 45.8% of households owning two cars.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 46.5%. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.3. Residents have very few amenities within walking distance, with almost no groceries or health services accessible on foot.