Risdon

The area is older than most, with a typical resident aged 42 and 23% of the population being seniors. It has a much lower proportion of children under 15 compared to both Tasmania and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 82.3% have Australian or English ancestry. Only 11% of the population were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with 88.5% of people using it only. Only 2.9% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Nearly half of the community (48.3%) report no religion, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure.

A fair number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, though the 41.6% who finished Year 12 is far below the national average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,541, which is a little above the state average. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.1% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national rate. Mental health conditions are also reported at a much higher rate than most areas.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than in other areas, and few people spend significant time on unpaid housework. Notably, 6.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 5.3% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Typical personal income for this group is $1,166, far above the national and state figures.

About 30% of people live alone, and one-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas. Most homes house two people.

Separate houses make up 85.2% of dwellings, and nearly 40% are owned outright. While typical mortgage payments are low, typical weekly rent of $378 is well above the state average.

The area has many public transport stops, but almost no one uses them to commute. Most people rely on cars, with 22.2% of homes having four or more vehicles.

About 36.6% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, the unemployment rate is 11.5%, which is well above the national figure. Many work in health care, social assistance, or the trades.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from parks, schools, and groceries, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.