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Franklin
1 km²
A growing population of older residents has transformed Franklin since 2011, with the community adding about 137 people. It is now a far older area than the national average, with over half of all residents aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in the high number of people needing daily help and a decline in those caring for children. Despite these changes, the area remains a walkable spot with high access to parks and transport.
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The typical resident is 64, making this area far older than most of Australia. This senior population has grown significantly, with those aged 65 and over now making up 51.4% of the community, while children under 15 have fallen to 10.6%.
People born overseas make up 16.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.
English is the main language for 72.3% of residents, though those using another language at home rose to 5.9% since 2011. Very few people, just 0.7%, speak little or no English.
About 39.6% of residents have no religion, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011. This is far below the Tasmania figure of 50.0%.
Education levels have dipped since 2011, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher falling 13 points to 15.4%. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly incomes are much lower than most areas at $488, falling $145 since 2011. Only 1.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is among the lowest for its level.
Health needs are high here, with 17.6% of people requiring help with daily activities, which is far above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also much more common than in most areas.
Volunteers make up 18.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. However, those providing unpaid care or housework have fallen since 2011.
One-parent families rose 20 points since 2011 to 23.4%, a figure well above the national average. Around 29.5% of people live alone.
Most homes are separate houses (93.3%), though the share of renters rose 15 points since 2011 to 25.7%. Typical weekly rent is $328, which is a little above the state average.
Working from home is much more common here than in most areas, at 13.4%. No one in the community commutes using public transport.
The area has seen a shift in its population, with 39.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also rose 9.7 points since 2011.
Working or looking for work is far less common here than across Australia, with only 31.8% of adults in this group. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and nearly all are close to public transport. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.