Prospect

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 14.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each representing around 42% of the community.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 9.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is slightly above the Tasmanian figure of 8.7%.

About 45.5% of the community identifies as Christian, while 42.9% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the Tasmanian average of 50.0%.

Educational attainment is well below the national figure, with only 16.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, which is the most common highest qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,233, which is lower than both the state ($1,358) and national ($1,746) figures. High earners are less common here, with only 5.7% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common than in most similar areas, with 36.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported issues.

A higher than usual 4.3% of the population has served in the Defence Force. However, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas, at 14.2%.

There are 64 First Nations people in the area, a population larger than in about 82% of similar areas. This group is a little younger than the state average, with a typical age of 23.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 36.0% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also much more common here than in similar areas.

Rental properties are much more common than in most similar areas, with 29.6% of households renting. Smaller homes are the norm, as those with three or more bedrooms are well below the state and national averages.

Public transport infrastructure is a strength, with 12 stops and 5 routes, which is higher than in most similar areas. Despite this, only 7.4% of people work from home, far below the national figure of 21.0%.

The area is quite mobile, with 36.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Health care and social assistance is the largest employer, accounting for 21.5% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 7.0, well above the Tasmanian average of 4.7. Nearly 99% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.