7020, TAS

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, this group remains well below the state average, and the area has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most other places.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian or British in heritage, with 87% of people born in Australia. Only 10.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language here, with 95% of residents speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home, and there are effectively no residents who speak little or no English.

A large majority of residents—60.9%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly since 2011, when the figure was 35.1%.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 has also risen since 2011.

Household earnings are much higher than most areas, with the typical family income at $2,321 per week. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 27.9% of households earn over $3,000 weekly, a figure far above the state average.

Residents generally report good health, with a lower rate of mental health conditions than the state average. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas.

Community involvement is high, with 19.5% of people volunteering. The area also has a higher rate of unpaid childcare and housework than the national average, and a higher proportion of former Defence Force members.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 87.6% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, as only 6.3% of households rent, which is far below the national figure.

Car use is essential, with 0.4% of homes having no motor vehicle and 67.6% of workers commuting by car. While there are a fair number of public transport stops, very few people actually use them to get to work.

The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state or national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below national levels.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.8%. Many residents work as professionals in construction, health, or education.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country for access to money and resources. It scores an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage, placing it above about 80% of other similar areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. Its walkability score is far below the state average.