7177, TAS

The community is noticeably older than most, with a typical resident aged 47 and a large senior population that rose nearly 10 points since 2011. Indigenous residents make up 9.4% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people than the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 94% of people using it only. While the number of people using another language at home rose since 2011, it remains far below the national figure.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure that rose by 28 points since 2011. This is far above the national average, though it is about the same as the Tasmanian figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 13 points since 2011.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figure, and only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week. Typical personal weekly income is $620, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 37.6% of residents. Despite this, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities fell since 2011 and is lower than most areas.

Unpaid housework and childcare are more common here than in most areas. A notable 5.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

Over 31% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Most households consist of couples, with over half having children.

Home ownership is very high, with 48.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost all homes are separate houses, and the rental rate is much lower than in most areas.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is 72 minutes.

About 34.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas fell by 7.4 points since 2011.

Full-time employment is well below the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 6.1%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or in construction.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring 3 out of 10. It also sits below most areas for education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4. While some homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, there is no access to health services within that distance.