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Newstead
4 km²
A larger-than-most community for its level, Newstead is a professional and well-educated hub in Tasmania. It is a place where a high proportion of residents hold university degrees, contributing to typical family incomes that sit above the state average. The area is notably walkable and diverse, with a significant number of overseas arrivals and a population that is older than the national figure. This blend of academic achievement and accessibility makes it a distinctive residential pocket within the Launceston region.
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The typical resident is 43, and the area has a higher proportion of seniors than most, with 22.8% aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
English and Australian ancestries are most common. About 16.3% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas.
English is the main language for 86.8% of the community. While 8.5% use another language at home—more than in most similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 30% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above both the state (21.9%) and national (26.3%) figures.
Typical family incomes are $2,141 a week, which is a little above the state figure. High earners are common, with 12.7% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Health needs are higher here than in most similar areas; 32.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.8% need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is strong, with 19.9% of people helping out—well above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are 150 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 21.
A high number of people live alone (34.1%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home.
Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, with 27.1% of households renting. Detached houses are also far less common than in the rest of the state.
Public transport is very accessible, with 30 stops in the area and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest one. However, very few people (0.9%) use it for commuting.
The area is quite dynamic, as 40.6% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16% of the population.
Professional roles are common, with nearly 30% of workers in professional occupations. Many residents work in health care and social assistance (21.0%) or education (12.6%).
Newstead is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park (99.9%), a school (99.1%), or groceries (95%).