Devon Hills

The community is notably older, with a typical age of 51, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up just 13.1% of the population, well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (89.6%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.8%) than the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.2% of the community. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 53.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.7% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is a little above the national average.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (20.1%), though this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Those who finished school most commonly have a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Devon Hills is a wealthy area, with typical household incomes at $2,116 a week, well above the Tasmanian average. A striking 26.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 15.4%.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 28.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national figure. Additionally, 7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, one of the highest rates for its level.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population is far younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of just 11.

Homes are generally larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Very few people live alone (12.4%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A huge 59.6% of these are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. The drive time to the city is very long at 114 minutes.

The population is quite stable, with 24.2% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is strong, with a full-time employment rate of 64.1%, well above the national figure. The unemployment rate of 2.7% is much lower than most areas.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, or schools.