7027, TAS

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 8.3%, which is much higher than most similar areas and rose 4.0 pts since 2011. The typical resident is 44, and while children under 15 make up only 11.8% of the population, the number of people in de facto relationships has risen to 14.9%.

People born overseas make up 6.7% of the community, a figure that is far below the national level and fell slightly since 2011. The most common ancestries are English at 40.9% and Australian at 31.7%.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

About 37.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that rose 9.5 pts since 2011 and is about the same as the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.1%.

The area has far fewer people with university degrees than the state average, with only 8.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 26.1% of residents finished Year 12, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical household earns $880 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A high proportion of residents need help with daily activities at 9.7%, which is among the highest for similar areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition at 13.4%.

Participation in unpaid care is low, with only 11.1% of people providing unpaid care. However, the rate of people who served in the Defence Force is 4.3%, which is much higher than most areas.

Homes are typically small, with 2.1 people per home, and a high 34.6% of people live alone. This is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home is a separate house, and 43.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is rare here at 11.8%, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $225.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. The typical drive time to the city is a very long 112 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 20.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 38.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below the national average. Many residents work in construction, healthcare, or agriculture.

This area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and job skills, with an overall advantage score of 877, which is well below the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.