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West Launceston
4 km²
A remarkably high number of residents in West Launceston identify as having no religion, with 54.2% of the community reporting this status. This highly educated area sees many adults holding university degrees, which helps explain why personal incomes are slightly above the state figure. While the population is generally older than the national average, there has been a significant influx of new residents, with 39% moving here in the last five years. It is a well-established residential suburb with a high proportion of separate houses.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While it has a larger population than most similar areas, it has fewer children under 15 than is typical across Australia.
A higher proportion of people here were born overseas compared to most similar areas, though this is still far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
More people use a language other than English at home than in most similar areas, although this is still far below the national average. Very few residents speak little or no English.
The community is much less religious than most similar areas, with 54.2% reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is very high, with 31.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above both the state and national figures. This high level of qualification is reflected in a workforce with many professionals.
Typical weekly personal income is $793, which is a little above the state figure. A higher proportion of people earn $2,000 or more per week compared to most similar areas.
More people here have a long-term health condition than the national average, and the rate of mental health conditions is much higher than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 20.3% of residents giving their time, which is well above the national figure. A slightly higher number of people also provide unpaid care for children compared to the state.
The First Nations community is smaller than in about 87% of similar areas. However, those who identify as First Nations here have higher-than-average personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates.
A high number of people live alone here—31.8%—which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a smaller typical household size of 2.3 people.
Rental households are much more common here than in most similar areas. While separate houses dominate, the area has fewer three-bedroom homes than the state average.
Most people commute by car, and only 7.9% work from home, which is far below the national average. Despite this, the area is well served by public transport stops.
The area has seen significant movement, with 39% of residents arriving in the last five years. This includes a much higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals than most similar areas.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The workforce is concentrated in health, education, and professional roles.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, though the terrain is steeper than the state average. Access to health services on foot is far below the state figure.