South Hobart

The typical resident is 38, which is noticeably younger than the Tasmania average of 42. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, and nearly half of all residents have never been married.

People born overseas make up 24% of the population, which is well above the state figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, while China is a frequent country of birth for those born abroad.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 15.2% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A huge majority of the community reports having no religion, at 62.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified area; over half of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level.

Typical weekly family income is $2,258, which is well above the state average. About 13.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure much higher than most other areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas. However, the rate of people with long-term health conditions is well below the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.2% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, fewer people do a large amount of unpaid housework compared to other areas.

The First Nations community here has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state or national figures. About 9.9% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, which is well above the state average.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most other areas. Households are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

Renters are much more common here than in other areas, and typical weekly rents are well above the state figure. Homes are also smaller, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level, supported by a huge number of stops and routes. About 8.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area is very dynamic, with 42.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

Professional roles make up 42.1% of jobs, and the workforce is more active here than in most similar areas. However, full-time employment is much lower than the national average.

The area is very walkable, with 97.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily walk to health services and parks, despite the steep terrain.