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Lyons (Rumney)
165 km²
A massive population drop of 68% since 2011 has left Lyons (Rumney) as a smaller, more residential community of just 9,995 people. It is a place where families are common and the typical resident is 41, though the proportion of seniors is higher than in most areas. The community is defined by large, detached houses and a strong presence of people in de facto relationships, making it a stable but ageing suburban setting within the Greater Hobart region.
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The typical resident is 41, and 20% of the population are seniors, which is higher than most areas. About 4% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 11.8% of people born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 47% and 43.6% respectively.
English is the primary language for 91.3% of residents. Only 5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Nearly half the population, 46.7%, report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase of 21 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with 17.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen 20 points since 2011 to reach 47.5%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,653, which is a little above the state figure. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $785.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 11.7% of residents.
Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 29.8% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. About 13.1% of residents also provide other forms of unpaid care.
Families with children make up 53.7% of households, and people living alone are less common here than in most areas. On average, there are 2.5 people per home.
The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 92.7% of homes. Most are large, with 82.6% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common than across Australia.
Car dependence is very high, with 70.4% of people driving to work and only 1.3% using public transport. Only 1.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is relatively mobile, with 38.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 11.2% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 64.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. Many homes are far from essential services, particularly health services, where only 12% are within a 15-minute walk.