Coningham

The community is notably younger than most areas, with the typical resident aged 40 and only 12.2% being seniors. About 5.8% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the Australian average.

Australian and English are the most common ancestries. While 16.5% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the population. About 5.8% use another language at home, though only 1.2% speak little or no English.

More than half of the population (54.6%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 41.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 21.9%. This high level of qualification is reflected in the local workforce, which is dominated by professionals.

Incomes are strong, with 27.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the Tasmanian figure. Typical weekly family income is $2,159, which is well above the state average.

The community is healthier than most, with only 1.2% of people needing help with daily activities and a long-term health rate well below the state average.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 38.6% caring for children and 25.3% volunteering, both of which are far above national figures.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $724, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 67% of families, which helps explain the higher number of people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, at just 11.6%, far below the national average.

Car use is essential as 0% of homes are without a vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes in the area.

About 34.9% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, at 71.9%. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools or health services within that distance.