Hillcrest

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with 19.1% of residents being children under 15. A significant 9.7% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.5%), and those with an overseas birth (9.8%) are fewer than is typical for Tasmania. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.

English is the primary language for 88.7% of the community. While 5.3% use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 59.1%, a figure that is far above the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.0%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 35.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than typical, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,142. Only 4.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.0% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 15.2% living with a mental health condition, a rate that is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 15.3% of people providing unpaid care and 28.8% caring for children. However, volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 12.8%.

The First Nations community is a prominent part of the area, with a typical age of 25. Personal income for First Nations residents is a little below the state and national figures, averaging $481 per week.

Family structures vary, with one-parent families making up 25.4% of the population, which is far above the national average. A high number of people live alone, accounting for 34.1% of households.

Rental demand is high, with 39.9% of households renting, far above the state average of 26.4%. While most live in separate houses, only 25.4% own their home outright, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $230.

The area is well served by public transport, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 9.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas, at 18.7%.

Unemployment is a significant issue, reaching 9.4%, which is well above the national rate of 5.1%. Many residents work in retail trade, health care, or as labourers.

Hillcrest is very walkable, with 99.4% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. While parks and schools are almost always within a short walk, access to groceries and health services is far below the state average.