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Franklin (Rumney)
240 km²
A higher proportion of children and young families live in Franklin (Rumney) than in most similar areas. The typical resident is 38, making the community noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average. Most people here were born in Australia and speak only English, creating a community with far less linguistic and cultural diversity than the national figure. This is a residential area where large, detached houses are the norm, reflecting a family-oriented character.
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The population is younger than the state average, and children under 15 make up 19.5% of the community. About 5.9% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, with 84.7% born here, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 88.2% of people using only English at home. This is much lower than most areas, and very few people speak little or no English.
A majority of the community has no religion, at 51.8%. This is far above the national figure and among the highest for areas of this type.
About 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average but well below the national figure. Half of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly family income is $1,984, which is a little above the state figure. About 18.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, placing them around the middle for similar areas.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of people. This is a little above the national figure.
Many residents are active in their community, with 16.0% volunteering and 13.0% providing unpaid care. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.
Families with children are common, and one-parent families make up 17.1% of households, which is much higher than most areas. People per home is 2.6, slightly above the state average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.4% of homes. Most houses are large, with 83.2% having three or more bedrooms, far above the Tasmanian average.
Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people. Working from home is far less common here than across Australia.
The community is relatively stable, with 35.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.6% of the population.
People working or looking for work make up 61.9% of adults. The most common industries for locals are health care, construction, and public administration.
While many homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.