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Granton

25 km²

Higher weekly incomes set Granton apart from many similar areas in Tasmania. This community is primarily made up of families living in large, detached houses, with a typical household income of $2,100, which is well above the state figure. It is a relatively young place where children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population. Most residents are born in Australia and work in a variety of trades and professional roles.

Household incomes here are high, yet Granton's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little younger than the state average. There are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, while the proportion of seniors is well below the Tasmanian figure.

Most people here were born in Australia, and only 7.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 92.2% of the community. While 5.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 43.8%, which is well above the national figure but well below the state average.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Household incomes are strong, with 24.1% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. The typical weekly household income of $2,100 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.3% of residents, which is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 33.1% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas.

There are 57 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $412, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Only 15.0% of people live alone, which is far below the state and national averages.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 90.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 8.0%, far below the national figure.

Most people drive to work, though the area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures compared to the state. Very few people work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is at 58.9%, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most homes are near a park, almost none are within a 15-minute walk of health services.

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