Howrah

The typical resident is 43, making the area older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.6% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures.

About 14.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 88.7% of the community. However, the 9.1% of people using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas.

Nearly half of the population (47.2%) report having no religion. This is well above the national figure, though it sits a little below the Tasmanian average.

The community is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 57.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the Tasmanian figure.

Howrah is a relatively high-income area, with typical personal weekly incomes at $865. This is a little above the state average, and 20.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state figure.

A high 34.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Arthritis and mental health are the most common long-term conditions reported.

Unpaid care for children is common here, with 30.2% of people providing this support, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 5.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

There are 240 First Nations people in the area. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 52.1%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Most households are couples, with 54.3% having children and 32.1% without. About 25.6% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.9% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 44.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Public transport use is high for the region, with 5.0% of people commuting this way. The area is very well served, with 70 stops and a typical walk to the nearest stop of just one minute.

The community is moderately mobile, with 35.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.9% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas.

About 61.4% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by public administration and safety.

Howrah is very walkable, with a score of 6.0. Almost every home (99.8%) is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 91.4% are within 10 minutes of public transport.