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Lindisfarne

7 km²

A far older population than the national average defines Lindisfarne, where over 30% of residents are seniors. This is a highly educated community of 6,639 people with a professional workforce and a strong connection to its local area. The suburb is notably walkable and diverse, with a high proportion of people born overseas and a significant number of residents who speak a language other than English at home. It balances a relaxed, residential feel with an exceptionally high level of accessibility to parks, shops, and transport.

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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 30.2% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

International roots are common here, with 18.9% of people born overseas, which is well above the Tasmanian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 11.4% of people using a language other than English at home, though only 0.9% speak little or no English.

Almost half of the community (47.4%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.7%.

This is a highly qualified area where 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas at 57.5%.

Typical personal income is $826 per week, which is a little above the state figure. About 18.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, standing well above the Tasmanian average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.8% of residents living with a long-term condition and 10.4% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high, with 20.2% of people giving their time, well above the national figure. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 5.8%.

The First Nations community is older and more prosperous than the state average, with a typical personal income of $731 and a Year 12 completion rate of 58.1%.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.9% of people living alone and 36.2% of households consisting of couples without children. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Detached houses are the norm for 88.4% of homes. While 38.6% of residents own their homes outright, those renting pay a typical weekly rent of $400, which is well above the state figure.

Public transport use is very high compared to other areas, with 5.8% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of bus stops and a short walk to the nearest one.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 20% of the community.

Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration. However, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is well below the national average at 54.8%.

The area is very walkable, with 86.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Nearly every home is within a short walk of a park and 92.8% are close to public transport.

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