7022, TAS

The area is notably older than most, with seniors making up 25.3% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%. While the population grew by 15% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 fell by 5.1 points.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.2%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 92.2% of people using it only. Only 2.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of people (55.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the Australian average. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose 24 points since 2011.

The community is well qualified, with 23.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose nearly 10 points since 2011.

Typical personal weekly income is $807, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure of $701. While most households earn around the middle of the scale, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week rose since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also more prevalent, with 12.1% of residents reporting one.

Volunteering is high at 21.2%, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, with 4.9% of the population having served in the Defence Force.

Family structures are varied, with 51.8% of households consisting of couples with children. About 27.2% of people live alone, a figure that is slightly higher than the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.9% are owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than in other areas, at just 13.6%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no homes lacking a motor vehicle. While 11.9% of people work from home, only 0.7% commute using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 57.1% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are construction, education and training, and health care.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas. The overall advantage score is slightly below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.