Lewisham

The area is older than the state and national averages, with 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 94.7% of people using it at home. This is far below the national average for people using another language, at just 2.0%.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 56.1%. This is well above the figure for Tasmania and far above the national average.

While 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 43.9%.

Typical weekly personal income is $810, which is a little above the state figure. Typical household incomes are also a little above the Tasmanian average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 32.4% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.3%.

More people here perform unpaid housework and care for children than in most other areas. However, volunteer rates are a little below the state average.

The First Nations community is larger than in most similar areas and fares well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and incomes well above the state and national averages.

Couples with children make up 51.7% of families. The number of people living alone is well below the state and national figures.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 99.3% of dwellings being separate houses. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 10.1%.

Every household has at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more. While the area has more public transport stops than most similar places, only 2.2% of people use it to commute.

About 36.8% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is well below the state and national figures. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many homes are near public transport, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.