Brooklyn

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 38. It is also a community where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other similar areas.

Most of the 534 residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language here, with only 4.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A very high number of residents report having no religion, at 60.9%. This is far above both the state figure of 50.0% and the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 35.2% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical family earns $1,257 a week, which is well below the state average of $1,720.

Health challenges are more common here, with 38.6% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in the rest of the state.

The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places. However, volunteering rates are well below the state average.

The First Nations community is quite large, making up 10.3% of the population. This group is noticeably older than other First Nations people across Australia and has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per household. There is a very high proportion of one-parent families at 28.4%, and 35.1% of people live alone.

Most people live in separate houses, with 93.5% of homes being detached. Renting is much more common here than in other similar areas, though typical weekly rents of $233 are well below the national figure.

While most people drive, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its size. Very few people work from home, at just 1.8%.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 37.6% of people moving in the last five years and a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

About 52.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

Every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and most are near a park. However, the area is less walkable for groceries and health services than other parts of Tasmania.