Leslie Vale

The area is younger than the state average, with the typical resident being 41. It is also much younger than most similar areas, as those aged 65 and over make up only 13.8% of the population.

People born overseas make up 13.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. Australian and English ancestries are the most common, accounting for 45.2% and 43.1% respectively.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of residents. However, the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.

The community is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 61.5% of residents reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 63.7% having completed Year 12 and 26% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are much higher than in most similar areas.

Household incomes are very high, with 27.8% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,384 is well above both the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 12% of the population. Otherwise, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state average.

This is a highly active community where 26.3% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than in most similar areas.

First Nations households in the area are among the highest earners at this level, with a typical income of $3,749, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is well above the Tasmanian average and is consistent with the fact that 65.8% of families are couples with children.

Most people live in separate houses, and 85.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. The typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 is well above the state average.

The area is very car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are 8 public transport routes, only 1.5% of people use them to commute.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is well above the state average.

A very high 69.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the state figure. However, the unemployment rate of 9.1% is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.