Rose Bay

The community is noticeably older than most, with 29.0% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 13.6%, which is well below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 16.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there is a small presence of people from China, Nepal, and New Zealand.

About 10.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common second language, and a small number of people speak little or no English.

Nearly half the population (46.5%) report having no religion. This is well above the national figure, although it remains well below the state average for Tasmania.

Rose Bay is highly qualified, with 36.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above both the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,757, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. Higher earnings are evident here, with 14.6% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a rate well above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 33.4% of residents, which is well above the national average. Those needing help with daily activities (6.9%) are slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Community spirit is strong, with 22.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members and people providing unpaid care.

First Nations residents in this area are far older and earn much more than those in the state or nation. Notably, 15.0% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the Tasmanian average.

Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.3 people per dwelling. About 27.7% of residents live alone, which is a higher rate than in most similar areas.

Home ownership is high, with 46.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. While separate houses dominate, typical weekly rents of $420 are well above the state figure.

Public transport use is very high for the region, with 6.3% commuting this way. The area is well-served, with 8 stops and 27 routes, meaning most homes are just a one-minute walk from a stop.

The area has seen significant movement, as 31.8% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas. This is far above the figures for both Tasmania and Australia.

The local workforce is heavily concentrated in professionals, managers, and the education and health sectors. However, the rate of adults working or looking for work is lower than the state and national figures.

Rose Bay is quite walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, it is very difficult to access health services on foot, with only 4.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk.