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Flowerpot
5 km²
Daily life in Flowerpot revolves around the home, with a very high number of people working from home or caring for children. This small community is a mix of families and retirees, with a notably high proportion of both children and seniors. It is a highly educated area where most residents own their homes outright. The neighborhood feels distinct from the rest of Tasmania due to its professional workforce and a strong tendency toward secularism.
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The community is older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45. It is also a place of extremes in age, as 28.7% of people are seniors and 25.9% are children, which is well above the state figure.
While 81.5% of residents were born in Australia, 15.7% were born overseas, a figure about the same as the Tasmanian average.
English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure.
A large majority of residents report no religion at 63.0%, a figure far above both the state and national averages.
This is a highly qualified area, with 50.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 69.0% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the national figures.
The typical weekly household income is $1,468, which is a little above the state average, though typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure.
Residents here are healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 18.5% and 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities, both well below the state average.
Community spirit is high, with 27.4% of people volunteering and a very high 35.7% of residents doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.
The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the state and national figures.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 45.8% of households.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 100% of dwellings being detached. A striking 77.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.
Working from home is very common here at 35.0%. While the area has several public transport stops, 0.0% of people use them to commute, and every home owns at least one motor vehicle.
The area has seen significant movement recently, with 55.9% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national average.
The workforce is mainly employed in education, health, and retail. However, the rate of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.
The neighborhood is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. Residents cannot walk to groceries, schools, or health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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