Wattle Grove

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 19.3% of the community, which is far above the Tasmanian figure of 5.4%. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 53.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, though 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 43% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9% but well below the Tasmanian average of 50%.

The community is well-qualified, with 24.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This helps explain why professional roles are the most common occupation, accounting for 31.7% of workers.

Typical weekly household income is $1,199, which is a little below the Tasmanian figure of $1,358 and well below the national average of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid work is common, with 36.4% of people caring for children and 30% doing significant housework, both of which are much higher than most areas.

The 26 First Nations residents are notably more affluent than those in similar areas, with a typical personal income of $1,031, which is far above the state and national figures.

Couples without children make up 51.1% of families. One-parent families are very rare here, at just 3.3%, which is far below the national figure of 14.1%.

Every home in Wattle Grove is a separate house, and 46.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. However, these homes tend to be smaller, with only 59.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport. This is reflected in the workforce, where 54% drive to work and 28.6% work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Around 61.8% of adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate of 7.4% is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

Wattle Grove is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Its steep terrain and lack of amenities result in a walkability score of 0.0.