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West Moonah
2 km²
A remarkably young and diverse community, West Moonah stands out for its high proportion of overseas residents and recent arrivals. The typical resident is just 34, far younger than the Tasmanian average, and over 30% of the population speaks a language other than English at home. This blend of cultures and young adults creates a dynamic neighborhood where homes are often rented and more crowded than usual for the region.
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The area is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with the typical resident aged 34. Seniors make up only 14% of the population, which is well below the Tasmanian figure of 20.9%.
Born overseas, 31% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the state average of 15.4%. Nepal and India are the most common birthplaces after Australia.
Language diversity is among the highest in the region, with 30% of people using another language at home. This is far above the 8.7% seen across Tasmania.
A little above the national figure, 41.6% of residents have no religion. Hinduism is also more common here than in most areas, accounting for 10.1% of the population.
Education levels are well above the national average, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 60.4%.
Typical household income is $1,491 a week, which is a little above the state figure. However, this is a little below the national typical income of $1,746.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the country, with 17.2% of people helping out. Unpaid housework is much lower than most areas at 18.4%.
The First Nations population is larger than in 91% of similar areas. While unemployment is higher than the state average, Year 12 completion is far above the Tasmanian figure at 44.9%.
Homes here are a little more crowded than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.
Renting is far more common here than across the state, with 41% of households renting. This is consistent with the fact that homes owned outright are much lower than most areas.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and nearly 94% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Only 5.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The neighborhood is highly mobile, with 43.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far above the national average at 25%.
A higher share of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.9%.
The area is somewhat walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is far below the state average.