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Collinsvale
26 km²
Far fewer people rent their homes in Collinsvale than in most other parts of Australia. This is a family-focused community where the typical resident is 43, and there is a notably high proportion of children under 15. The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and most residents are born in Australia. With very few renters and a strong preference for larger homes, it is a stable residential area situated in the Greater Hobart region.
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The area has a higher proportion of children and a larger share of people in de facto relationships than the national average. While the typical age is 43, the number of seniors aged 65 and over is well below both the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language here, with the share of people using another language at home being far below the national figure.
The community is marked by a very high proportion of people with no religion, which is far above the figures for both Tasmania and Australia.
More adults have completed Year 12 compared to the state average, and the area has a higher number of schools per child than most similar places.
Typical personal income is a little above the state and national figures. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.
A higher proportion of residents live with a long-term health condition than the national average, and the rate of mental health conditions is among the highest for its level.
This is a community with high levels of unpaid work, with a much higher share of people caring for children and doing housework than the state or national averages.
First Nations people in this area are noticeably younger than those in the state or nation. They also have a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home, which is higher than the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children.
Separate houses make up 99.1% of all dwellings, and the rental rate is far below the national average. Most homes are owned, with a typical monthly mortgage payment well below the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and very few people work from home compared to the national average.
The population is quite stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving in the last five years than the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
More adults are working or looking for work than in the state or national averages, and the unemployment rate is a little below both.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of health services, public transport, or parks.
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