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Devonport
291 km²
Lower typical incomes and a high number of separate houses define Devonport. This community is noticeably older than the national average, with seniors making up 23% of the population. It is a place where many people live alone or in one-parent families, and there is a significant presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. While the area has a smaller proportion of university graduates, it has seen a recent rise in overseas arrivals.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. It is also more diverse in identity, with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 7.6%, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 19.1% since 2011.
English is the main language for 90% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
More than half of residents (51.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 23 points since 2011.
The community has fewer people with university degrees or Year 12 qualifications compared to most areas, though both groups have grown since 2011.
Weekly incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,491. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the Australian average.
Health challenges are more common here, as the area has a much higher rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most similar areas.
Unpaid care is common, with 13.3% of people providing such support—a figure a little above the national average.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with a much higher number of people living alone (31.2%) and more one-parent families than in most other areas.
Separate houses are very common, making up 88.2% of homes. Rent is much lower than the national average, with the typical weekly rent at $250.
Cars are the primary way people get to work, while very few residents work from home compared to the rest of the country.
The area is attracting new residents, with recent overseas arrivals rising by 10 points since 2011 to reach 19.1%.
More people are unemployed here (6.0%) than in most similar areas, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national average.
Devonport is somewhat walkable, with many homes located within a short walk of public transport and schools, far exceeding the state average.