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Grindelwald
6 km²
Far more people own their homes outright in Grindelwald than in the rest of Tasmania or Australia. This community has grown quickly, adding about 519 people since 2011 to reach a population of 1,037. It is an older area where the typical resident is 50, and nearly a third are seniors. A high proportion of residents are well-qualified professionals, which is reflected in household incomes that sit above the state figure.
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The area is far older than the national average, with 30.9% of people aged 65 and over. While the population has doubled since 2011, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents fell to 1.8%.
Born overseas, 23.1% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the state average that has risen significantly since 2011. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the main language for 89.4% of people, though the proportion using another language at home rose to 6.2% over the last decade. This is still far below the national figure.
People with no religion make up 42.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a big increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 23.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the share of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 22 percentage points.
Typical incomes are higher than the state average, with a typical household earning $1,625 a week. This is consistent with the high number of degree-qualified professionals living here.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 34.7% of people. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the state average.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most other areas, with 21.8% of people helping out. Unpaid care for others is also slightly above the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. There are very few people living alone compared to the rest of the state.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 97.6% of homes being separate dwellings. Renting is very rare at 4.0%, while 56.5% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are essential here as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home is much more common than in the rest of Tasmania.
About a third of residents moved here in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 1.3%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in the state average. Those who are employed often work in health care, education, or professional roles.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.