7170, TAS

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 17.9% since 2011.

People born overseas make up 11.5% of the community, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.8% of the population, and only 4.1% use another language at home, which is well below the state average.

Nearly half of residents (49.5%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 23 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also high at 57.6%, which is far above the state average.

Weekly household incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical amount of $2,326. About 32.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.9% of people.

Family care is a priority here, as 33.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, among the highest for its level. Volunteers also make up 19.1% of the population.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are much less common here than in other areas, making up only 8.1% of the community.

Almost every home (97.3%) is a separate house, and 90.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 6.5%, far below the national figure.

Car use is dominant, with 66.2% of people driving to work and only 1.2% of homes without a vehicle. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops compared to other similar places.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.6% moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are low at 5.6%, which is well below the national average.

The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work at 68.3%. Professional and managerial roles are common, and the unemployment rate is low at 3.3%.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It scores exceptionally well for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4. While most homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.