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Franklin (Pembroke)
31 km²
A very high proportion of residents in Franklin (Pembroke) own their homes outright, with 40.1% of dwellings fully paid off. This is a mature community where the typical resident is 43, noticeably older than the national figure. It is a well-qualified area with a high rate of university degrees, yet it also faces significant health challenges. The neighbourhood is very walkable and well connected, offering easy access to parks and transport for its 32,261 residents.
Franklin (Pembroke) is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The area is older than most, with a typical age of 43 and a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (24.9%). In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.3% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.
While 79.3% were born in Australia, there has been a rise in overseas births to 16.9% since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though recent overseas arrivals have grown to 19.0%.
English is the main language for 85.4% of residents. Those using another language at home rose to 10.8% since 2011, though this remains far below the national figure.
A large number of people report no religion (47.5%), which is much higher than in most similar areas. This figure has risen by 22 percentage points since 2011.
The community is well educated, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state and national figures, and the proportion of people completing Year 12 rose 15 points since 2011.
Typical weekly family income is $2,008, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. Personal incomes have also climbed, with the typical weekly amount rising by $248 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of people. This includes a higher than usual rate of mental health conditions at 11.4%.
Volunteerism is much higher than most areas at 18.7%. There is also a strong history of service, with 4.9% of residents having served in the Defence Force.
People living alone make up 29.3% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Households tend to be smaller, with a typical 2.3 people per home.
Detached houses are very common, making up 90.8% of all homes. Renting is less common here than across the state, with only 23.9% of households renting.
Public transport use is much higher than most areas, with 6.2% of people using it to commute. This is supported by a high number of bus stops and departures per 1,000 people.
Recent arrivals from overseas have grown to 19.0%, which is well above the national average. However, the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (36.8%) is lower than most areas.
The workforce is primarily employed in health care and social assistance, as well as public administration. Those working or looking for work make up 58.6% of adults.
The area is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents (96.8%) also live within 10 minutes of public transport.