7180, TAS

Seniors make up 33.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. The area also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 8.4%.

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

English is the primary language for almost everyone here. The proportion of people using another language at home is 1.8%, which is far below the national figure.

About 43.7% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.3%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 30.7% of residents having completed Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical incomes are far below the national and state figures, with the usual family income being just $919 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are common here, affecting 38.9% of residents, which is far above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 23.3% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the country.

Most people live in couples without children, and 31.4% of residents live alone. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.0 people, which is lower than the national average.

A striking 70% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Every single home in the area is a separate house.

The area is very car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Residents face a long drive of 70 minutes to reach the city.

This is a stable community where few people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the state average. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national figure.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with a score of 886. This is consistent with the low typical incomes and lower levels of qualification found here.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is far below the state average.