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Trevallyn
10 km²
Daily life in Trevallyn is defined by a high level of education and strong accessibility to local services. The suburb is a professional hub where adults are far more likely to hold a university degree than in most other Tasmanian areas. This academic profile is reflected in the community's higher-than-average incomes and a population that is slightly younger than the state typical. It is a well-serviced residential area where most people live in detached houses and enjoy easy access to parks and public transport.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the state average. Children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, which is slightly above the Tasmanian figure.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, and the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, though this is still far below the national figure.
About 7.8% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure higher than most similar areas but far below the national average.
A large majority of the community identify as having no religion at 56.0%, which is well above the state average and far above the national figure.
Trevallyn is highly qualified, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state average. This is consistent with a much higher rate of Year 12 completion (61.0%) compared to the rest of Tasmania.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,111, which is a little above the state average. Higher-than-usual proportions of households earn over $3,000 a week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 10.8% of residents, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state and national figures.
The community is active, with a volunteer rate of 21.3% that is well above the national figure. More people provide unpaid childcare here than in most other areas.
The First Nations community in Trevallyn sees far higher Year 12 completion rates (49.4%) and higher personal incomes than the state and national figures, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Most households are couples with children (57.7%), and the area has a higher proportion of people living alone than the national average.
Detached houses dominate the landscape at 91.2%, far above the national figure. While 36.7% of homes are owned outright, rental rates are higher than in most similar areas.
The area has a very high density of public transport stops and services, though only 0.4% of people use them to commute. Most residents rely on cars, with 41.6% of homes owning two vehicles.
The suburb is quite dynamic, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years and a much higher rate of recent overseas arrivals than most similar areas.
A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (66.0%) compared to the state. Professional roles are the most common occupation, and health and education are the leading industries.
The area is quite walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 93.4% near public transport, though the terrain is notably steep.