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West Hobart
4 km²
Just five minutes from the city centre, West Hobart is a highly educated and professional community with a distinctively modern feel. It is a place of high incomes and strong academic achievement, with over half of adults holding a university degree. This professional character is matched by a diverse population and a notable trend toward secularism, with most residents claiming no religion. The area is very walkable and well-connected, making it a popular choice for young professionals and new arrivals.
West Hobart's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 38. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.
People born overseas make up 23.0% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 14.0% of residents using a language other than English at home, though very few speak little or no English.
West Hobart is far more secular than the rest of the state and nation, with 64.5% of people reporting no religion.
Education levels are among the highest in the region; 51.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 77.5% have completed Year 12, both figures being far above the national average.
The area is wealthy, with a typical weekly family income of $2,489 and a typical personal income of $998, both of which are well above the state and national figures.
While fewer people here need help with daily activities than in most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 11.3%.
The community is highly active in volunteering, with a rate of 25.6% that is far above the national figure.
First Nations residents in the area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (57.3%) and higher typical incomes than those in the rest of the state.
About 28.9% of people live alone, and the typical home is smaller than average with 2.3 people per household.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $400. Homes are smaller and more likely to be apartments or units than in the rest of Tasmania.
The area is very accessible, with 9.0% of homes having no motor vehicle and a much higher rate of public transport use than most similar areas.
The population is quite mobile, with 43.3% of residents having moved in the last five years, including a high number of recent overseas arrivals.
A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work. Most professionals here work in health, education, or public administration.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 91.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential amenities, though the terrain is quite steep.