Council (LGA) · Area profile
Glamorgan-Spring Bay
2,592 km²
A far older population than the national average marks Glamorgan-Spring Bay as a distinct community. The typical resident is 57, and about 34% of people are seniors, which is far above the national figure. This ageing trend is mirrored by a lack of children, as those under 15 make up only 9.9% of the population. While the area has grown by 20% since 2011, it remains a quiet, residential landscape where most people own their homes outright.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The community is significantly older than most areas, with a typical age of 57 and a high proportion of seniors. In contrast, the number of children under 15 is among the lowest at this level and has fallen since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. The proportion of people born overseas has risen to 14.7% since 2011, though this is still far below the national average.
English is the primary language for 86.2% of residents. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 6.5%, the proportion who speak little or no English remains very low at 0.4%.
A shift away from organised religion is evident, with those reporting no religion rising by 20 points since 2011 to reach 44.7%. This is well above the national figure.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 16.5% since 2011, though this is still well below the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen to 39.2%.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual household earning $1,005 a week. Only 6.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 38.3% of people. About 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure much higher than most areas.
Volunteering is higher than most areas at 21.7%, though this has fallen since 2011. Many residents perform unpaid housework, with 26.4% doing 15 hours or more weekly.
First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 32. Household income for this group is well below the national figure.
Homes tend to be small, with only 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 31.2% of households.
Home ownership is very high, with 52.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.1% of all dwellings.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.4% of people using public transport to commute. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, at just 2.7%.
The area has seen a significant increase in recent overseas arrivals, which rose by 12 points since 2011 to reach 19.0%.
The local workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 46.8% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries include accommodation, food, and agriculture.
The area has an overall advantage score of 924, which is lower than the national average. However, recent population growth has been well above the state figure.
Temperatures are generally milder here than in the rest of Tasmania, with an average maximum of 17.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is slightly below the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. Most homes are far from essential services, with only 28.1% within a 15-minute walk of health services.