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Devonport
10 km²
A highly walkable urban hub on the coast, Devonport is one of the larger centres in its region. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. It is a place where many people live alone or in single-parent families, often in rental properties. While the area is well-serviced and accessible, it faces challenges with lower typical incomes and higher rates of long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. First Nations people make up 7.0% of the population, which is much higher than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has strong English and Australian ancestry. Only 11.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community. About 6.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but still far below the national level.
Over half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and about the same as the state figure.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 36.6% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical household earns $1,093 a week, which is well below both the state and national figures.
Health challenges are common here, with 37.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is lower than in most areas at 15.4%. However, the area has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than the national average.
There are 1,016 First Nations people in the area, though they face significant disadvantage with an unemployment rate of 18.1%, which is well above the state and national figures.
Living arrangements are distinctive, as 35.5% of people live alone and 21.6% are in one-parent families, both of which are much higher than most areas.
Renters are very common, with 35.7% of households renting, which is well above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $250, which is lower than the national figure.
While 9.6% of homes have no car—much higher than most areas—very few people work from home at 4.3%.
The area is quite dynamic, with 39.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.0% of the population, which is well above the national average.
The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.
Devonport is very walkable, with nearly 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.