7012, TAS

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 5.8%, which is much higher than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 44, the area has a lower share of seniors than the state average, and a higher share of people in de facto relationships.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian or English in ancestry, and only 10% of residents were born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Australian average and is much lower than most similar areas.

A large majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 57.4%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

More adults hold a bachelor degree or higher here than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the national figure. The area is well-served by small government primary schools.

Typical personal weekly income is $845, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state figure. Typical household incomes have risen by $464 since 2011.

A high 13.1% of residents live with a mental health condition, which is among the highest for its level. Long-term health conditions are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care is very common, with 32.9% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high share of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98% of homes being detached. Renting is very rare at 6.2%, far below the state and national averages, while 42.3% of homes are owned outright.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

Residents tend to be long-term locals, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most similar areas.

The local workforce is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 2.7% and a higher share of adults working or looking for work than most similar areas.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas, despite having lower job skills than many other areas.

The area is highly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a complete lack of public transport. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or parks.