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Riverside
49 km²
Higher levels of education and income set Riverside apart from much of Tasmania. It is one of the largest areas at its level, with a diverse population and a typical resident aged 40. While the community is generally well-qualified and earns more than the state average, it also has a higher proportion of seniors and people with long-term health conditions. This is a well-established residential hub where many families live in large, detached homes.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little younger than the state average. However, 21.5% of the population are seniors, which is well above the national figure.
People born overseas make up 17.1% of the community, a figure slightly above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though Dutch and Scottish heritage are also present.
Around 9.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. English remains the dominant language for 87.2% of the population.
A little less than half of the community (46.5%) report having no religion. This is well above the national figure, though it is well below the state average.
The area is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher rate of 26.7% that is well above the state average. This is consistent with a higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to the rest of Tasmania.
Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state figure at $1,519. About 18.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the Tasmanian average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, with 29% of people providing this support. Volunteers make up 19.8% of the population, well above the national figure.
There are 178 First Nations people in the area, and the typical personal income for this group is well above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is 13.9%, which is well above the state average.
Family life varies, with 55.4% of homes being couples with children. A higher proportion of people live alone (27.4%) compared to the national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95% of all homes. While 38.2% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national figure.
Most people drive to work, and only 6.5% work from home, which is far below the national average. While public transport stops are plentiful, the drive time to the city is among the highest at this level.
The community is quite mobile, with 41% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most similar areas.
Health care and education are the main industries for the 61.7% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well below the national average at 55.3%.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 12.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.