Newnham

The community is far younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 34. About 16.9% of residents are children under 15, while 4.7% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.

Born overseas, 27.5% of the population is much higher than most areas and far above the state figure. Nepal, India, and China are the most common birthplaces outside of Australia.

Language diversity is a standout feature, with 25.4% of people using another language at home, far above the Tasmanian average. Consequently, the share of people who speak little or no English is among the highest for its level.

About 41% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure but well below the state average. Other common affiliations include Christianity at 37.5% and Hinduism at 6%.

A bachelor degree or higher is held by 18.2% of adults, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 43.4%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,223, which is well below the national figure. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate much lower than most other areas.

The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.3% of residents, with arthritis and mental health being the most common.

Volunteering is lower than most areas and well below the state average. Similarly, far fewer people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to the state and national figures.

The First Nations population is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 22, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Unemployment for this group is well above the national rate at 17.6%.

One-parent families make up 18% of the community, which is much higher than most areas. People living alone also account for a higher share than usual at 28.5%.

Renting is very common here at 36.4%, a figure well above the state and national averages. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is much lower than most areas.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, supported by a high number of bus stops. This helps explain why 6.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is highly mobile, with 44.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level, far above the state and national figures.

Unemployment is 8.1%, which is much higher than most areas and well above the national average. Many residents work as labourers, while the most common industry is health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with nearly 98% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also walk to parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes, far exceeding state averages.