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Clark (Hobart)
62 km²
Among similar areas, Clark (Hobart) stands out for its exceptionally high levels of education and income. This is a young, highly qualified community where the typical resident is 37 and nearly half of adults hold a university degree. These professional credentials help explain why typical weekly household incomes are well above the national figure. Located in the heart of the city, it is a fast-changing place with a growing number of overseas arrivals and a very high proportion of people who do not identify with a religion.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 37. Since 2011, the number of children under 15 has fallen by 5 percentage points to 13.4%, while de facto relationships have become more common, rising to 14.9%.
Overseas born residents make up 26.4% of the population, a figure that has risen by 14 percentage points since 2011. This is far above the Tasmanian average of 15.4%, with English, Australian, and Irish being the most common ancestries.
Language diversity has increased significantly, with 18.3% of people now using a language other than English at home, up 9.6 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the state average, though only 1.4% of residents speak little or no English.
A striking 57.4% of residents report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has accelerated quickly, rising 33 percentage points since 2011.
The area is highly educated, with 48.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has also climbed sharply, rising 42 percentage points since 2011 to reach 75.2%.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,846, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of $1,358. High earners are common here, with 25.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a significant increase since 2011.
Mental health conditions are reported by 11.4% of residents, which is a little above the national average. However, the area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (4.3%) than most other areas.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.7% of people participating, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Conversely, the proportion of people doing unpaid housework or childcare is much lower than in similar areas.
Many people live alone here—31.2% of households—which is well above the national average. The area also has a much lower proportion of one-parent families (11.5%) compared to most other areas.
Renting is very common, with 37.4% of households renting and typical weekly rents at $390, both of which are well above the state averages. Homes here are generally smaller, with only 58.8% having three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a very high number of bus stops and departures. About 10.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%.
The population is very mobile, with 44.9% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is consistent with a high number of recent overseas arrivals (22.5%).
More adults are working or looking for work (66.4%) than in most similar areas. The workforce is dominated by professionals in health, education, and public administration, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.5%.
This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.7, far above the state average. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of public transport (96%), parks (95.8%), and health services (82.8%).