7024, TAS

Families with children are common here, with 22.4% of the population under 15, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 43, and there has been a notable increase in people in de facto relationships since 2011.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 87.5% born here. Those born overseas make up only 7.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.7% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest rates for any similar area.

A large majority of residents—65%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has seen a sharp rise of 28 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are highly educated, with 33% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Over 60% of adults have completed Year 12, and many work in professional fields like education and engineering.

Incomes are much higher than typical, with the usual household earning $2,275 a week. About 31% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a trend that has risen significantly since 2011.

The community is in good health; only 22.1% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the state average. Very few people, just 2.3%, need help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, with 23.8% of people volunteering. Many residents provide unpaid care, and 40.8% are caring for children, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (66%), leading to larger households of 2.6 people. Only 20.8% of people live alone, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 44.6% are owned outright. Renting is very rare here, accounting for only 6.9% of households.

The area is car-dependent, with 69.7% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years (27.2%) compared to the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.0%. While full-time employment is lower than in most areas, a higher proportion of adults are either working or looking for work than the national average.

The area ranks at the very top for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score is larger than about 84% of all other areas.

While most homes are near a park or public transport stop, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.