Invermay

The area is far younger than most, with the typical resident aged 33 and a much smaller share of seniors and children than the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in other similar areas.

Born overseas, 19.8% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though there are also notable communities from Nepal, India, and China.

Language diversity is high, with 15.0% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the Tasmanian average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Nearly half of the community (48.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the Australian average.

A good number of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher (23.0%), which is a little above the state average. The area is also well-served by schools, with 23 within 3 km.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,128 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 7.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a much lower share than in most areas.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.4% of people. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than across Australia.

Unpaid work is less common here than in most areas, with much lower rates of people caring for children or performing housework. Volunteering is also lower than the state average.

The First Nations community is larger than in 91% of similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, though they face a much higher unemployment rate of 17.5%.

Single-person households are far more common than the national average at 37.3%. One-parent families are also very frequent, ranking among the highest for this area type.

Renting is the dominant tenure, with 50.9% of households renting, far above the state figure. Homes are typically smaller, with a far lower share of three-bedroom houses than the national average.

A high 12.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, well above the state average. This is supported by a high number of public transport departures and a short walk to the nearest stop.

The population is very mobile, with 44.9% moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are especially high, ranking among the highest for this level.

Unemployment is well above the national figure at 10.6%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or accommodation and food services.

Invermay is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.