Longley

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships, and 5.8% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas.

English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are most common here. While 18.7% of people were born overseas—well above the Tasmanian average—this is still well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 95% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

The community is largely secular, with 58.1% of people reporting no religion. This figure is among the highest for similar areas and is far above the national average.

Residents are highly qualified, with 64.3% having completed Year 12, a figure far above the state average. This is reflected in the 29.2% of adults who hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,386. Around 26.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

A little above the national average, 30.7% of people have a long-term health condition. However, only 3.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

Volunteerism is very high here; 25.8% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 5.0%.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state and national averages. While their typical household income is far above the national figure, their typical personal income is a little below.

Families are the norm here, with 60.5% being couples with children and very few people living alone. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home.

Almost every home is a separate house, and renting is very rare at only 8.0%. While 39.1% of homes are owned outright, the area has a much lower proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms than most other areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Transit times to the city are among the highest recorded.

About 30.6% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, at 67.5%. Many residents work as professionals or in health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is very car-dependent due to a lack of nearby amenities and a steep terrain slope of 18.2%. Most homes are far from parks, schools, and health services, resulting in a very low walkability score.