East Launceston

The typical resident is 41, making the area a little younger than the state average but older than the national figure. About 17.1% of the population are children under 15, while 18.9% are seniors aged 65 and over.

Born overseas figures are much higher than most similar areas at 18.4%, which is well above the Tasmanian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish and Irish.

About 10% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is a little above the state average. Only 0.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half the community (47.8%) report having no religion, which is higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 40.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above both the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 67.3%.

Typical incomes are well above the state average, with the usual family earning $2,360 a week. This wealth is reflected in the 26.1% of households that earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than in other parts of the state, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities, well below the Tasmanian average of 6.8%.

Volunteer rates are high at 22.4%, which is well above the national figure. Participation in unpaid childcare and housework is about the same as the state and national averages.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the state and national figures, though the unemployment rate is among the highest at 30%.

People living alone make up 29.7% of households, which is well above the national average. About 57.6% of homes are occupied by couples with children.

Rental rates are much higher than most areas at 30.8%. Homes here tend to be smaller, with 66.9% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is very well served by public transport, with 20 stops and 9 routes. However, only 8.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level at 24.6%.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, at 66%. The workforce is dominated by professionals, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and education.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.5. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport, and 95.5% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.