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East Devonport
12 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in East Devonport are $900, which is much lower than the national figure. This community of 4,384 people is marked by a high number of renters and a significant population of seniors, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. It is a place where many face health challenges and financial pressure, but it offers high walkability to local shops and services.
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The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 11.2% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander—well above the state average. It is also an older community, as the typical resident is 44 and seniors are much more common than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English. About 12.1% of people were born overseas, which is well below the Tasmanian average.
English is the main language for 86.3% of people. While 6% of the community uses another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, very few people speak little or no English.
Over half of the population (50.1%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.8% of people finishing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are very low here; the typical personal weekly income is $518, well below the $805 national average. Only 4.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national figure.
Health needs are high in this community, where 39.9% of people live with a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions and 10.7% of people needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much lower here than in most areas, at 11.6%. However, there is a slightly higher presence of people who have served in the Defence Force compared to the national average.
The First Nations community is quite large and notably young, with a typical age of 22. However, they face significant gaps, with a much lower typical household income of $984 and an unemployment rate of 12.9%.
Living arrangements are varied, with 33.9% of people living alone and a very high rate of one-parent families (28.9%), which is far above the national average.
Renters make up 41.7% of the area, far above the state and national figures. While most people live in separate houses, the typical weekly rent of $235 is lower than the national figure.
Public transport use is higher than usual, with 4.3% of people commuting this way and 9.7% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is consistent with the area having many public transport stops.
The area has seen a high number of recent overseas arrivals (23%), which is well above the national average.
Only 45.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 9.0% is well above the national average, and many residents work as labourers.
The neighbourhood is quite walkable, with 92.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 64.4% close to groceries. This is far above the Tasmanian average.