Glenorchy

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.1% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Birthplace diversity is very high here, with 27.7% of people born overseas—far above the Tasmanian average of 15.4%. Nepal and India are among the most common countries of birth outside Australia.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 25.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state average. Punjabi and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 38.5% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure but far below the Tasmanian average. Hinduism is a significant faith here, representing 10.2% of the population.

Education levels are higher than in many similar areas, with 22.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than the usual figures for the state and nation. The typical weekly family income is $1,436, and only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 32.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This includes 13.1% with a mental health condition, which is much higher than in most areas.

Volunteering is much lower here than in other areas, at 13.0%. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid care for children or perform significant amounts of unpaid housework compared to the state average.

This area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. Household incomes for First Nations people are much lower than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 14.9% is well above the state figure.

Single-person households are very common, with 36.6% of people living alone. One-parent families also make up a large share of the community at 23.0%, which is well above the state and national averages.

Renting is very common, with 43.7% of households renting—far above the state average. Homes here are less likely to have three or more bedrooms and are far less likely to be owned outright than in most other areas.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 6.6% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by a high number of stops and the fact that 13.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 25.7% of the community, which is far above the national average.

Unemployment is much higher here than in most areas, sitting at 8.8%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, and a lower proportion are employed full-time compared to the state and nation.

The area is moderately walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of public transport and parks. However, fewer than half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.