7117, TAS

The typical resident is 55, making the area far older than most of Australia. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, who make up 30.8% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 11.8%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though the number of people born overseas has risen to 16.8%. This is still far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 88.2% of the community. While the use of other languages at home has risen since 2011 to 5.2%, this remains far below the national average.

A majority of residents (52.7%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 25 points since 2011.

Education levels are generally lower than most areas, with only 37.8% of residents completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 17.6%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $962. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

A high proportion of residents, 25.5%, spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. The area also has a higher-than-usual number of people who served in the Defence Force.

Living arrangements are often small, with a typical 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 33.9% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 52.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than in other areas, at just 13.8%.

Car dependence is very high, as 0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has a motor vehicle. Public transport access is poor, with a typical 39-minute walk to the nearest stop.

About 37.5% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased, reaching 6.5% in 2021.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 37.8% of the workforce. The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking among the lowest for overall advantage, education, and job skills compared to similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 29% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or a school.