7175, TAS

The area is far older than the national average, and the number of children under 15 has fallen since 2016. There is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 5.4%, which has risen since 2016.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, a figure far below the national average.

A large majority of people report no religion, at 57.6%, which is far above the national figure and has risen since 2016.

Residents are well qualified, with 30.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state and national averages. Both university and Year 12 completion rates rose significantly since 2016.

Typical family income is a little above the state figure, and 11% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. However, typical household incomes remain well below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.2% of people having a long-term health condition and 12.5% reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteering is exceptionally high at 39.6%, far above the national average. The area also has a much higher rate of people who served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the country.

The area has a high number of people living alone (38.4%) and a much lower rate of one-parent families than most areas. Typical households are small, with only 2.2 people per home.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 56.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than across Australia.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle.

The population is very stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though full-time employment is far below the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, construction, or professional roles.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, ranking higher than about 50% of similar areas.

This is a car-dependent area with almost no amenities within walking distance, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.