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Claremont
18 km²
A significant number of recent overseas arrivals have shaped Claremont into a more diverse community over the last few years. It is a relatively young area, with a typical resident aged 38, which is noticeably younger than the state average. The neighborhood is marked by a high proportion of renters and a strong First Nations presence, creating a distinct social profile within the Greater Hobart region. Residents generally have lower incomes and lower levels of formal qualifications than those in most other similar areas.
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Claremont has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 6.7%. The population is younger than the state average, and nearly 20% of residents are seniors.
People born overseas make up 13.8% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there are notable numbers of people born in India and Nepal.
The area is more linguistically diverse than most similar places, with 10.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is a little above the Tasmanian figure, though far below the national average.
About 46.8% of residents report having no religion, which is higher than most areas and well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.2%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well below the national figure at 41.4%.
Incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,241, which is well below the national figure. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 36.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 13.6%, which is well above the national figure.
Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas, at 12.6%. However, there is a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members at 4.3%.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 561 people. Their typical personal income is $603, which is a little above the national figure.
Single-person households are much more common here than in most areas, at 33.8%. One-parent families are also very frequent, making up 22.6% of households, which is well above the state average.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 34.9% of households renting. Consequently, far fewer people own their homes outright compared to the state average.
The area has a high number of public transport stops and a higher rate of public transport use than most areas. Around 9.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state figure.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.6% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average. This contributes to the area's higher-than-usual linguistic and cultural diversity.
Unemployment is higher than most areas at 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or the retail trade.
The neighborhood is quite walkable, with 93.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park.