7155, TAS

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 28% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly, rising 11 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.

About 19.6% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Tasmanian average. English is the most common ancestry at 48.9%, followed by Australian at 37.8%.

English is the main language for 89.3% of the community. Those who use another language at home make up 5.8% of the population, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.

A majority of residents—57.1%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown strongly, increasing by 15 points over the last decade.

The community is highly qualified, with 30.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,412, which is about the same as the state average. High-earning households making $3,000 or more a week have increased by 11 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 3.7% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most other areas, with 23.5% of people pitching in. Additionally, 6.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Families with both parents are common, making up 48.9% of households. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 9.3%.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, accounting for 93.8% of all homes. Renting is very rare here, with only 10.2% of households renting, far below the national figure.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 60.9% of workers driving to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 2.5% of households have no motor vehicle.

The community is fairly mobile, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 3.2%.

About 55.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. Many residents work in health care, construction, or education.

The area is relatively advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is higher than about 70% of similar areas, supported by strong job skills and education.

The neighbourhood is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7, far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.