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Rokeby
12 km²
Young families and recent arrivals make up the core of the community in Rokeby. The typical resident is just 32, making the area far younger than the Tasmanian average. This youthfulness is reflected in the high number of children and a significant proportion of one-parent families. It is a diverse and transient place where many people have moved in recently, creating a resident profile that stands out from much of the state.
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Rokeby is a young community where 20.8% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. It also has a First Nations population of 7.9%, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, but 13.4% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India and Nepal are the most frequent overseas birthplaces.
About 11.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the Tasmanian average. However, the number of people who speak little or no English is still a little below the national figure.
More than half the population (53.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.
The area has more schools within 3 km than most similar places. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below both the state and national figures.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,279, which is lower than most areas. Those earning $3,000 or more a week are far fewer than the national average.
Mental health conditions are reported by 15.1% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Overall, people with long-term health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.
Unpaid childcare is common, with 30.1% of people providing this help, well above the national average. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most other areas.
The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. These residents have an unemployment rate of 13.5%, which is higher than both the state and national figures.
One-parent families are very common here at 28.2%, a figure far above the Tasmanian average. About 28.2% of people also live alone.
Renters make up 37.9% of households, which is far above the state average, while those who own their home outright are among the lowest in the region. Most homes are separate houses, with 81.7% having three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is higher than usual, and the area has one of the highest numbers of transit stops and routes. However, 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very common, at 24.7%, which is far above the national average.
About 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work, and many are employed in health care and social assistance. The unemployment rate of 8.3% is well above the national figure.
The area is quite walkable, with 80.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' layout. Most residents can easily reach parks, schools, and groceries on foot.