Richmond

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 51 and 26.3% of people aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.8% of the population, while those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and about 80% of residents were born in Australia. Those born overseas make up 13.1% of the population, which is a little below the Tasmanian average and far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure that is well below the state average and far below the national level.

Nearly half of the population, 48.3%, identify as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 43.1% of residents, which is well above the national figure but well below the Tasmanian average.

The community is relatively well-qualified, with 22.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 47.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is about the same as the state average but far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,496, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. About 18.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, placing the area well above the state average for high earners.

A higher number of residents live with long-term health conditions, such as arthritis, compared to most areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do substantial housework than people in most similar areas. Additionally, 5.5% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the state and national averages. Personal income for this group is much lower than in most similar areas.

Couples with children (51.8%) and couples without children (38.2%) are the main household types. One-parent families make up 9.3%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.4% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 46.5% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national average.

Most people rely on cars for work, and only 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. While the area has a higher number of public transport stops than most similar places, only 1.2% of people use it to commute.

About 33.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 7.7% of the population, well below state and national levels.

About 58.4% of adults are working or looking for work, with 56.6% employed full-time. Common industries include construction, health care, and education, with professionals and managers making up the largest occupational groups.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools. This is far above the Tasmanian average for these essential amenities.