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Devonport
32 km²
A high proportion of residents in Devonport live within a short walk of shops, schools, and public transport. This larger community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43. It is a place where nearly half the population identifies as having no religion and there is a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Many residents face health challenges, which is consistent with the higher number of people needing daily assistance.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 7.8%, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 43, about 23.1% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.
Most of the population was born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.3%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries here.
English is the main language for 89.6% of people, though 5.9% use another language at home. This is higher than most similar areas, but still far below the national average.
Over half the community (51.5%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.6%.
Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 35.7% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,136, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are significant here, as 37.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
About 15% of the population are volunteers, which is lower than most similar areas. Unpaid care for children is common, involving 24.6% of the community.
One-parent families make up 21.3% of the community, which is well above the national average. People living alone are also more common here than in most other areas.
Rental properties are very common, with 33% of households renting, a figure well above the state average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $250.
Cars are the primary way to get to work for 71.5% of people. Working from home is very rare at 4.3%, which is far below the national figure.
The area has seen significant movement, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.3% of the population.
About 54.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, slightly above the national average.
The area is quite walkable, with 92.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach schools and groceries on foot within 15 minutes.