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Midway Point
2 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Midway Point are $1,508, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. This growing community has become noticeably younger since 2011, with a typical resident now aged 38. It is a place where most people live in large, detached family homes, and a high number of residents have recently moved into the area. This shift is mirrored in the local housing, where mortgage-held homes are common and the number of people in de facto relationships has risen sharply.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 38. It is also more likely to see people in de facto relationships, a figure that has risen by 7 percentage points since 2011.
People born overseas make up 12.4% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. This has risen by 3.9 percentage points since 2011, though it remains far below the national figure.
English is the main language for 90.5% of residents, but the share of people using another language at home has risen to 5.3% since 2011. This is higher than in most similar areas.
Over half of the population (50.5%) now report having no religion, a figure that has climbed 20 percentage points since 2011 and is far above the national average.
Education levels have risen, with the share of adults who completed Year 12 jumping 21 percentage points since 2011. Those with a bachelor degree or higher (16.5%) are more common here than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly personal income is $780, which is a little above the state figure. Since 2011, typical family incomes have risen by $713 to reach $1,812 per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, and 13.2% of people have a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%.
A high 29.3% of residents provide unpaid care for children, well above the national average. However, the share of people who volunteer has fallen by 7.9 percentage points since 2011.
Family life is prominent here, with 50.3% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are also more common than in most similar areas, making up 17.4% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses (95.4%), and 81.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While rents are much higher than in most similar areas, only 27.7% of homes are owned outright.
Most people rely on cars, with 71.5% driving to work and only 2.5% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is well below the national figure for households without a car.
Midway Point is a high-turnover area, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased significantly, rising 12 percentage points since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work (63.0%) compared to most similar areas. Full-time employment is also higher than the state average, at 58.4%.
Residents have excellent access to parks, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state average.