Mount Stuart

The typical resident is 41, making the area a little younger than the state average but noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 14.6% of the population, which is lower than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 21.6% of the community, which is well above the Tasmanian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though there is also a notable Chinese presence.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 13.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though it remains well below the national figure.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 58.0%. This figure is among the highest for its level and is far above the national average.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with nearly half of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above both the state and national figures, and 75.7% of residents completed Year 12.

The area is quite wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,512 per week, which is well above the state and national figures. About 28.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.4% of people, which is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.4% of residents giving their time, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level.

The First Nations community in Mount Stuart has a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the state and national figures. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Couples with children make up the largest group at 56.3%. About 27.7% of people live alone, which is slightly more than the national figure.

Rent is much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly cost of $380. While 81.5% of homes are separate houses, 42.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, aided by a very short one-minute walk to the nearest stop. Only 5.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.9% of the population, which is a much higher proportion than in most similar areas. About a third of residents have moved house in the last five years.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, at 67.6%, which is well above the national figure. Professionals and managers are the most common occupations.

The area is very walkable with a score of 6.5, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents can easily reach parks, schools, and groceries on foot.