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Howden
4 km²
A huge jump in higher education levels defines Howden, where 38.3% of adults now hold a bachelor degree or higher. This shift toward a highly qualified workforce is reflected in the area's wealth, with typical household incomes far above the national figure. The community is primarily made up of families in large, detached homes, with a growing number of children and a strong trend toward secularism. Despite its professional character, the population has shrunk by 23% since 2011.
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The area is notably younger than most, with children under 15 making up 20.1% of the population. This is well above the Tasmanian figure of 16.6%, while the proportion of seniors has fallen to 15.9%.
People born overseas make up 18.1% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is now slightly above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, used by 94.1% of residents. While those using another language at home rose to 4.7%, this remains far below the national average of 22.3%.
More than half of residents (50.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 27 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is among the highest for its level, with 63.7% of adults completing Year 12. The number of people with a bachelor degree or higher has risen sharply by 32 points since 2011.
Household wealth is very high, with typical weekly incomes of $2,324, far above the Tasmanian figure. About 34.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, up from just 1% in 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state average of 6.8%.
Unpaid work is common here, as 32.4% of people care for children and 28.7% volunteer. Both figures are well above the national averages.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (65.5%), and the typical household is larger than usual at 2.9 people. Very few people live alone, at just 13.5%.
Every home in Howden is a separate house, and 91.6% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 45.8% owned outright, though typical mortgage payments are well above the state average.
Car use is essential, as 98.8% of homes own at least one motor vehicle. However, 12.7% of people now work from home, which is well above the state figure.
The community is relatively stable, with only 25.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work at 70.2%. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, with many residents working as professionals or managers.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. While most homes are near a park, none are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.