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Risdon Vale
13 km²
A young and diverse community, Risdon Vale stands out for having a much younger population than most similar areas. The typical resident is just 34, and the area has a strong First Nations presence, with 13% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Many families here are led by single parents, and homes are generally large, though typical incomes are well below the national figure. It is a walkable suburb where most residents live within a short stroll of parks, health services, and shops.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with 18.7% of residents being children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, and 10.6% of the population are seniors, which is far below the Tasmanian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English at 38.9% and Australian at 36.8%.
English is the primary language for 73.5% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the state and national figures. However, the share of people who speak little or no English is higher than in most similar areas.
A large portion of the community has no religion at 47.8%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 26.0%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer residents completed Year 12 compared to the state and national averages, where 36.2% finished high school.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,362 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that is far below the national average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.3% of residents. Additionally, 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 7.8%, which is far below the state average. A higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most similar areas.
The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with 413 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average with a typical age of 29, and typical personal incomes are lower than the state and national figures.
Single-parent families are far more common here than in other areas, making up 28.7% of households. About 26.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.
Most homes are separate houses, and 88.9% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much more common than in most areas, and very few people own their homes outright.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of bus stops and departures. While 8.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, very few people work from home compared to the national average.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most other areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.7% of the population, which is well above the national average.
The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is a little above the state and national figures. A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas.
The suburb is somewhat walkable, with a high percentage of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, health services, and groceries. This makes it far more walkable than the state average for accessing essential amenities.