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Franklin (Nelson)
17 km²
Daily life in Franklin (Nelson) is defined by high walkability and a growing, diverse population. It is a place where nearly every home is within a short walk of a park and most residents can reach groceries and health services on foot. The community has expanded rapidly, adding about 5,568 people since 2011. This growth is matched by a highly educated workforce and a strong overseas presence, creating a professional yet inclusive atmosphere in the Greater Hobart region.
Franklin (Nelson)'s schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The area is noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average, with a typical resident aged 38. While children under 15 have fallen to 16.6% since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen to 20.5%, which is well above the national figure.
A significant 26.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent overseas birth country at 5.3%.
More people use a language other than English at home here (16.6%) than in the rest of Tasmania, where the figure is 8.7%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 6.2% of the community.
About half of the population (49.8%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown sharply, rising 21 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state average of 21.9%. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly to 63.3% over the last decade.
Typical weekly family income is $1,915, which is a little above the state figure. While household incomes are lower than in most similar areas, the number of homes earning over $3,000 a week rose 12 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 11.6%, which is above the national figure.
Volunteering is very common, with 22.5% of people helping out—well above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care for children compared to most other areas.
Families with children make up 53.5% of households, though people living alone are more common here (27.8%) than in most other areas. The typical home holds 2.4 people.
Separate houses are very common, making up 88% of dwellings. Rent is high here, with a typical weekly cost of $380, which is well above the Tasmanian average of $290.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, with 5.9% of people commuting via bus. This is supported by the fact that 88.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The area is quite mobile, as 42.8% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas at 18.8%.
About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than the national figure. The workforce is concentrated in health, education, and public administration.
This is a very walkable area with a score of 6.1, far exceeding the state average. Almost all residents can walk to a park within 15 minutes, and 77% of homes have a full range of amenities within a short walk.