Mount Nelson

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the state average. About 17% of the population are children under 15, which is roughly the same as the Tasmanian average.

Over a quarter of people were born overseas, a figure far above the rest of Tasmania. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, but there is also a notable Chinese presence at 8.4%.

Reflecting its international feel, 17.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common second language at 6.4%.

A majority of the community (56.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 49.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding both the state and national figures. Most residents finished Year 12, and the area has a high number of schools within 3 km.

The area is relatively affluent, with typical personal incomes a little above the state figure. Around 14.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in the rest of Tasmania, though the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national average at 10.6%.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.1% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.

There are 55 First Nations people in the area. While Year 12 completion is well above the state average, household incomes for this group are a little below the Tasmanian figure.

Families with children make up over half of the households. About 27% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Most residents live in separate houses, though these are more likely to have fewer than three bedrooms than the state average. Renting is also much more common here than in similar areas.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a very high number of bus stops and routes. The drive time to the city is among the lowest for its level at just 8 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Professionals make up 38.8% of the workforce, with many working in education and health. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national figure.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, public transport, or health services. However, almost no one can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, and the terrain is quite steep.