Tasman

Tasman is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 57 and a population of seniors that is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 10.4% of the community, a figure that has fallen significantly since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots primarily identify as English or Australian. The proportion of people born overseas is 12.9%, which is a little below the state average.

English is the dominant language here, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and much lower than most other areas.

More than half the community (50.9%) reports having no religion, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. Year 12 completion is at 39.5%, far below the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of $509. Only 4.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.4% of people reporting a long-term condition, far above the national figure. People needing help with daily activities are also among the highest at this level.

Volunteering is high at 22.2%, well above the national average. This community also has a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and a larger share of former Defence Force members than most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47.

Living alone is common, with 37.9% of people in single-person households, far above the national average. Consequently, homes are smaller, with typically only 2.0 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, as 56.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.6% of all dwellings.

Car use is essential here, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. However, 14.1% of the workforce now works from home, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest at this level.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 43.2%. Local jobs are spread across agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as health and hospitality.

Overall advantage is low, ranking at 2 out of 10 compared to all areas. The community is smaller than most others at this level, with 232 businesses and a population of 2,738.

The area is wetter than most, with annual rainfall of 993mm, which is a little above the state average. Minimum temperatures are also far above the state figure.

Tasman is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.4. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.