7120, TAS

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most places at 5.7%. It is a mature community where the typical age is 52, which is 14 years older than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. Only 1.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 39.2% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a 20 point increase since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 31.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,027 a week. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, as 9.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also much more common than in most areas.

Volunteering is higher than most areas at 19.7%, and 14.6% of people provide unpaid care. About 4.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Many people live alone, accounting for 32.6% of households. There is also a higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 96.2% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 46.9% of homes are owned outright, and typical rents are far below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a typical drive time to the city of 86 minutes. Only 0.5% of people commute using public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 50% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the most common industry, employing 30% of the workforce.

Overall advantage is low, with a score of 2 out of 10, placing it below about 80% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.