7178, TAS

This area is far older than the national average, with 31.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.1% of the population, a figure that has fallen significantly since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is a little below the Tasmanian figure. English is the most common ancestry at 42.8%.

English is used in 87.1% of homes, and the area has a much lower proportion of people who speak little or no English compared to the national average.

People with no religion make up 44.3% of the community, a figure that has risen by 15 points since 2011. Christianity follows closely at 43.4%.

About 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. Many residents have completed Year 12, and 32% hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $766 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.6% of people have a long-term condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 18.8%.

Unpaid care is common, with 19.1% of people providing such support, though the number of people caring for children has fallen since 2011.

Living arrangements are often solitary, as 39.7% of people live alone. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.0 people.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 58.2% owned outright—far above the national average. Renting is very rare here, at just 8.2%.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. While the area has a high number of transport stops per person, the walk to the nearest stop is very long.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working life is less common here, as only 41.7% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 10%, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring a 3 out of 10, with particularly low access to money and resources.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.8. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.