Bonnet Hill

The community is older than the national average, with a typical age of 46. However, it also has a high proportion of children under 15 at 21.0%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Overseas-born residents make up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the state average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 95.3% of people at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

People with no religion make up 69.1% of the population, which is far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 28.2%.

The area is highly qualified, with 52.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in the 74.7% of residents who completed Year 12.

Bonnet Hill is a wealthy area where typical household incomes are $2,367 a week, far above the Tasmanian average. About 35.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most other areas.

Residents are generally healthy; only 1.7% need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. About 29.5% have a long-term health condition, a figure slightly below the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Additionally, 37.8% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is among the highest for its level.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 15.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children, who make up 68.9% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 53.6% are owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 5.0% of households.

While every home has a motor vehicle, the area has a high number of public transport stops per person. About 14.5% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 21.0% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is largely professional, with 43.4% of workers in professional roles. Many residents work in education, health, or professional and technical services.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a lack of nearby shops and health services. However, 95.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.