Lenah Valley

The typical resident is 37, making Lenah Valley noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average. It is a large community of 6,522 people where nearly 18% are children, and a higher proportion of residents live in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

The area is much more diverse than most in the state, with 22% of people born overseas. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant Indian, Chinese, and Nepali communities.

A high number of people use a language other than English at home, at 17.8%, which is well above the state figure. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Greek, and Punjabi within the community.

More than half of the population (51.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.1%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 42% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding both the state and national figures. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the local schools have a much higher advantage score than most areas.

Earnings are high here, with a typical family income of $2,310 a week, well above the Tasmanian average. About 25.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national and state figures.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, and a high number of people provide unpaid childcare. About 21.8% of the community are volunteers, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations community in Lenah Valley has a much higher Year 12 completion rate (51.6%) and higher typical personal incomes than the state or national averages. The unemployment rate for this group is also well below the national figure.

Most households are couples with children (59.8%), though 26.7% of people live alone. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Separate houses make up 88.2% of dwellings, and typical weekly rents are well above the state average at $380. About 25.7% of the community rent their homes, while 35.1% own theirs outright.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 5.4% of people using it to commute. The area is well served by 45 stops and 5 routes, and it is only an 8-minute drive to the city.

The community has seen a high number of recent overseas arrivals (20.5%), which is well above the national figure. About 37.6% of residents moved to the area in the last five years.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work (69.6%), far above the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, public administration, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 97.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While parks and health services are very easy to reach, only 40.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.