7162, TAS

The typical resident is 54, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.1% of the population, a figure that has risen by 8.5 percentage points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 22.5% of the community, which is well above the Tasmanian average of 15.4%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.8% of residents. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

A large majority of residents—63.9%—report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This has risen by 22 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average of 26.3%, and 64.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,481 per week, which is a little above the state average. While personal incomes are a little below the national figure, 17.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

About 33.1% of people have a long-term health condition, similar to the state average. Mental health conditions are more common here than nationally, affecting 11.5% of residents.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also very high, with 32.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

Homes typically house 2.5 people. There are far fewer people living alone here than in the rest of the state, with only 17.5% of households consisting of one person.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99.6% of dwellings. A huge 58.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Car use is essential, as only 1.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. While public transport stops are relatively numerous for the population size, only 1% of people use them to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 30% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 53.3%. Full-time employment is also lower than the national figure, at 47.8%.

This is a highly advantaged area, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks higher than about 80% of similar areas across the country.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.