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South Launceston
3 km²
Younger than most of Tasmania, South Launceston is a diverse community where the typical resident is just 36. This area is a major hub for recent arrivals, with nearly one in five people born overseas and a high number of people using a language other than English at home. The neighborhood is defined by a high proportion of renters and single-person households, creating a transient and varied population. It is a very walkable area with a high level of education and a strong professional workforce.
South Launceston's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The population is noticeably younger than the state average, and there is a much higher rate of de facto relationships than in most similar areas. About 16% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the Tasmanian figure.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 18.8% of people born overseas—a figure well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while Nepal and India are the most frequent overseas birthplaces after England.
Language diversity is high, with 13.4% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. This is consistent with the high number of overseas-born residents.
More than half of the community (51.5%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.4%.
The area is well-qualified, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in a workforce with a strong presence of professionals.
Typical weekly personal income is $767, which is a little above the state figure. However, typical household income is $1,374, which is lower than in most similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 13.4% of people reporting a mental health condition and 8.7% needing help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid housework is well below the state and national figures. Around 16.3% of residents are volunteers, which is a little above the national average.
The First Nations community is larger than in 90% of similar areas. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $766, which is well above the state and national figures.
Single living is very common, with 36.9% of people living alone, far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Renting is very common at 44.2%, far above the state average. Homes here are typically smaller than usual, with only 56% having three or more bedrooms, and far fewer are owned outright.
Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, supported by a very high number of weekly departures. About 9.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.
The population is highly mobile, with 47.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are particularly high at 24%, well above the national figure.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Health care and social assistance is the largest industry, employing 23.2% of the workforce.
This is a very walkable area, with 99% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a park. Nearly all residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.