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Queens Domain

2 km²

Few places at this level compare to the high incomes and older population found in Queens Domain. This small community is distinctive for its wealth and a typical resident age of 63, which is far older than the national figure. It is a professional and affluent area where many residents have moved in recently. With no children under 15, the neighbourhood has a mature, quiet character situated very close to the city centre.

Queens Domain's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 63 and no children under 15. Interestingly, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state and national figures at 12.9%.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than most similar areas at 25.8%, though this is still a little below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 45.2%.

English is the primary language here, with no residents using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

People with no religion make up 35.5% of the community, which is far below the Tasmanian figure of 50.0%.

While the typical resident is far more likely to have completed Year 12 than most (66.7%), those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than the state and national averages.

This is a very wealthy area where typical weekly household income is $3,124, far above the national figure. About 25.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for its level.

Health outcomes are very strong, with long-term health conditions affecting only 9.7% of people—far below the state and national figures. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest for its level, with 0% of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework.

First Nations residents are far younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of just 7. Their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure.

Households are smaller than most, with a typical 2.1 people per home.

Rent is much higher than most areas at $390 a week. Interestingly, there are more people per bedroom (1.10) than in the typical Tasmanian or Australian home.

The area is very well connected with 26 public transport routes and a tiny 4-minute drive to the city. Working from home is common, at 23.8%, which is far above the state figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.2% of people having moved house in the last five years, a rate well above the national figure.

Jobs data is very strong, with 77.8% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in transport and warehousing.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but very few are near groceries or health services. The area is considered somewhat walkable, with a high number of amenities per 1,000 residents.

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