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Cambridge
49 km²
Daily life in Cambridge revolves around family and home, with many residents living in large houses and raising children. It is a relatively affluent community where typical incomes are well above the national figure. The area is a mix of working professionals and older adults, with a strong presence of families. This profile is reflected in the high number of large homes and a workforce that is more likely to be employed full-time than in most other areas.
15 schools within reach make Cambridge convenient for families.
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The community is slightly younger than the state average, with 19.1% of people being children under 15. While the typical resident is 41, the population is noticeably older than the national figure of 38.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 90.2% of people. While 5.9% of residents use another language at home—which is higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the national average.
About 45.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average but well below the state figure of 50.0%.
The area is well-qualified, with 52.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. Many adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and there are 15 schools within 3 km.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income reaching $2,314. This is well above the Tasmania figure of $1,720.
A higher than usual 31.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. However, only 3.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 32.4% of people providing this support. This is well above both the state and national figures.
The First Nations community is small, with 31 people. Those of First Nations descent are far older than the state and national typical ages, and 47.6% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national average.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 58.2% of households are couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.9% of homes being detached. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere, at just 11.9%, while typical weekly rents are well above the state average at $410.
Most people drive to work, though the area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures compared to the state. Only 1.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.
About 36.7% of people have moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.6% of the population, far below the national figure.
The workforce is very active, with 66.4% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 3.1%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6. Many residents live far from essential services, as only 38% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.