Rosetta

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 18.2% of people were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India and Nepal are the most frequent overseas birthplaces.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 15% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Tasmanian figure, though still well below the national average.

About 43% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure but well below the state average of 50%. Christianity is the most common faith at 41.4%.

Year 12 completion is 50.7%, which is well above the state average. While the area has more people with bachelor degrees than most similar areas, this is still well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,474, which is a little above the state figure. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a high rate of people needing help with daily activities.

The area has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar areas. However, the proportion of volunteers is well below the state average.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population. This community has a Year 12 completion rate of 45.7%, which is far above the state average, and a lower unemployment rate than both the state and nation.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas. Around 26.7% of people live alone, which is slightly above the national average.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rent of $350 is a little above the state figure. Detached houses are less common here than in other similar areas.

Public transport is a major feature, with 4% of people commuting by bus and a high number of transit stops. This is reflected in the 6.4% of homes that have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas.

About 57.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and public administration.

The area is very walkable, with 98.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have far better access to parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk compared to the state average.