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Hobart
237 km²
A high proportion of residents have no religion in Hobart, where nearly half the population identifies as non-religious. This is a growing city of 197,451 people that is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 38. The community is increasingly diverse and well-educated, with a strong presence of overseas-born residents and university graduates. It serves as a major hub where urban accessibility and a professional workforce drive the local character.
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The population is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 38. While the number of children has fallen slightly since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen to 18.8%.
People born overseas make up 20.9% of the community, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011 and is well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
Language diversity is high, with 15.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state figure and reflects a significant increase since 2011.
Nearly half of the population (49.8%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen by 21 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above both the state and national figures, with a significant increase in degrees and Year 12 completions since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,534, which is a little above the state average. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 11 points since 2011.
About 11.7% of residents have a mental health condition, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 31.9% of the population, slightly below the state average.
Volunteering is common, with 18.9% of people helping out, well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people doing significant unpaid housework has fallen since 2011.
Families with one parent are more common here than in most areas, making up 17.1% of households. About 28.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
Rental properties are much more common here than in most similar areas, with typical weekly rents of $350. Detached houses make up 82.3% of homes, though these are often smaller than the state average.
Public transport use for commuting is among the highest at this level. Around 8.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the state average.
The area is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The local economy is driven by health care, social assistance, and education, though the unemployment rate of 6.6% is a little above the national figure.
The area is very walkable, with 94.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily reach parks, schools, and groceries on foot, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.