7026, TAS

The population is younger than the state average, with a typical age of 39. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.2% of the community, which is much higher than most areas, while those in de facto relationships have risen to 19.7% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.9%) than the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86.3% of the community. Those using another language at home rose to 4.0% by 2021, though this remains well below the state average.

About 43.0% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen 21 points since 2011. This is well above the national average but well below the state figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 14.1% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,560, which is a little above the state figure. This reflects a general rise in earnings, with the typical personal income increasing by $281 since 2011.

About 29.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.8% of residents.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 29.6% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Family couples with children make up 56.5% of households, while only 21.8% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

Almost every home (98.8%) is a separate house, and 84.7% of these have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national average. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 13.1%.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 1.5% of households have no motor vehicle.

Migration is moderate, with 31.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen to 4.3%, which is far below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work (62.2%) compared to most areas. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, construction, and agriculture.

The area ranks as more advantaged than about 70% of similar areas in terms of access to money and resources, though it ranks lower for overall education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.2. While there are some parks nearby, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.