St Leonards

The area is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 20.3% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. This youthfulness is also seen in the seniors' population, which is well below the state average at 16.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for over 45% of the community.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the population. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

Nearly half of the community (48.6%) report no religion, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area is well served by schools, with 22 facilities within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,572, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the state average, with the typical resident earning $767 a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.6% of people reporting a long-term condition. Mental health issues are particularly high, affecting 12.1% of residents, which is well above the national figure.

Caring for children is very common, with 32.2% of people providing unpaid childcare—a rate well above both the state and national figures. Volunteer rates are a little below the state average at 16.1%.

First Nations people make up 3.8% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, and 41.5% have completed Year 12, which is well above the Tasmanian figure.

Family units are common, with 54.1% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.5%), and 80% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than across the rest of the state, occurring in only 21.8% of homes.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 78.2% of residents, and working from home is far less common than the national average. While public transport stops are plentiful, it takes a typical resident 37 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38.1% of people moving in the last five years. Notably, recent overseas arrivals (20.9%) are well above the national figure.

The local workforce is active, with a higher percentage of adults working or looking for work than in most areas. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry, employing 19.7% of workers.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, or a school. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state average.