Prospect Vale

The area is noticeably older than the rest of Tasmania and the nation, with 27.6% of people aged 65 or over. This contributes to a lower proportion of children under 15, at 14.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 45.5%. The proportion of people born overseas is 12.1%, which is well below the state average.

English is the main language for 89.7% of the community. While 6.6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.8% of residents report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the Tasmanian average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 39.2% of residents having completed Year 12. This is consistent with a typical personal income that is slightly below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,268, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 38.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 8.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.

The area has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other areas. However, volunteering is less common here, with 14.1% of people volunteering, which is well below the state figure.

First Nations people make up 3.0% of the population. The First Nations community here is noticeably older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 31.

People living alone are much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 33.3% of households. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.2 people, which is lower than the state average.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.8% of houses owned outright, well above the national figure. Detached houses make up 79.7% of dwellings, though the number of homes with three or more bedrooms is well below the state average.

The area is very well served by public transport, with a high number of stops and 94% of homes within a 10-minute walk of one. Despite this, very few people work from home, at only 4.9%.

About 35% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 58.3%. The most common industries for workers in the area are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade.

The area is quite walkable, with 99.2% of homes within 15 minutes of a park and 79.8% within 15 minutes of groceries. However, it is very poor for health services, with only 1.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such facilities.