Dilston

The population is far older than the national figure, with 26.9% of residents aged 65 or over. While children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the area, there is a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 5.7%, which is slightly above the Tasmanian average.

English ancestry is the most common at 50.0%, followed by Australian at 33.5%. The number of people born overseas has risen to 15.5% since 2011, which is much higher than most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. While 5.1% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (51.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when only 28% felt the same.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 29.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state figure, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen sharply since 2011 to 51.8%.

Income levels are notably high; 23.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,083 is a little above the Tasmanian average, and the number of high earners making $2,000+ weekly is among the highest for its level.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also lower than the state average, with arthritis being the most common report at 11.4%.

Community spirit is high, with 25.4% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Unpaid work is also common, as 31.3% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on housework.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 60.2% having children. One-parent families are very rare at 5.5%, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 61.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 92.1% featuring three or more bedrooms.

Car reliance is total, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. However, 12.8% of the workforce now works from home, a trend that has risen since 2011.

The community is very stable, with only 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.1%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with a high proportion (60.4%) employed full-time.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1. While 92.5% of homes are within a short walk of a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.