Glebe

The typical resident is 36, making the area noticeably younger than the rest of Tasmania. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, and only 14.9% of the population is aged 65 or over.

People born overseas make up 27.2% of the community, which is far above the state figure. English is the most common ancestry at 45.4%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

About 14.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. Mandarin is the most common second language, spoken by 3.7% of people.

This area is far less religious than the rest of the country, with 66.7% of people reporting no religion. This is among the highest proportions for any similar area.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 53% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above both the state and national figures, and 79.1% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than typical, with the usual weekly household earning $2,067. This is well above the national figure, and 17.6% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, and the 1.8% who need help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas. However, 10% of people report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.5% of people giving their time, far above the national rate. Conversely, much fewer people are caring for children unpaid compared to most other areas.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $949 is far above the state and national figures, and the typical age of 35 is far older than the national average.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. About 29.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Renting is very common at 41%, far above the state average, while only 31.3% of homes are owned outright. Weekly rents are well above the state figure, typically costing $450.

The area is very convenient, with a drive time to the city of just two minutes. Because of this, 35.4% of people walk to work, and 8.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, with 50% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 24.5% of the community, far above the national average.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, and 40.1% of the workforce are professionals. The most common industries are health care, accommodation, and education.

The area is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. This makes it far more walkable than the typical Tasmanian suburb.