Montrose

The typical resident is 39, making the area noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average. Children under 15 make up 13.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Born overseas residents make up 23.5% of the community, a figure well above the state average. Nepal and India are common birthplaces, alongside Australian and English ancestry.

About 20.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Punjabi, Hindi, and Mandarin are the most common additional languages spoken.

The religious profile is similar to the national average, with 39.5% of residents reporting no religion. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.9%.

Education levels are generally high, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also a little above the state average at 49.8%.

Typical household weekly income is $1,390, which is about the same as the state figure but well below the national average. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is less common here than in other Tasmanian areas, at 13.9%. However, 3.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is slightly above the national average.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level of area. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is 47.3%, which is far above both state and national figures.

A high number of people live alone here, at 32.8%, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Renters make up 29.8% of the market, well above the state average. Homes here are more likely to be smaller, as 64.6% have three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national figure.

Public transport use is high at 5.6%, well above the state average. This is supported by a high number of bus routes and stops compared to similar areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 22.1% of residents arriving from overseas recently. This is well above both the state and national averages.

About 61% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.2. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries, far exceeding the state average.