7113, TAS

The area is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 52 and a significant 29.9% of the population aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

People born overseas make up 17.0% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English (39.8%) and Australian (37.8%).

English is the primary language for 83.6% of residents, and the area has a very low rate of people who speak little or no English at 0.2%, which is well below the national figure.

A majority of the community (51.6%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

While 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has improved since 2011, now sitting at 43.9%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,205. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high, as 9.1% of people need help with daily activities—among the highest for its level. Long-term health conditions affect 33.4% of residents, with arthritis and mental health being the most common.

Volunteerism is high at 21.0%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 4.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas.

Families are the main household type, with 47.6% being couples with children. People living alone make up 22.8% of the community, which is lower than the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.5%), and a huge 48.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is uncommon here, at only 16.6%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.8% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 2.1% of households have no motor vehicle.

About 33.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals account for 6.3% of the population.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 46.5% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national average.

The area's overall advantage score is 947, which is smaller than about 67% of similar areas. Access to money and resources is particularly low, ranking 3 out of 10.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.7, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and the terrain is notably steep.