7183, TAS

The community has a strong Indigenous presence, with 21.4% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure far above the national average. It is a very old population; the typical resident is 60 and over a third of people are seniors aged 65 or older.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English or Australian ancestry make up the vast majority. Only 9.5% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national figure.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national average for language diversity.

Nearly half of the residents (45.2%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.0%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are very low, with the typical household earning just $687 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 45.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 35.7% of residents.

A high proportion of residents (46.2%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, far above the national figure. There is also a notable number of former Defence Force members, at 9.3%.

Homes are generally small, with a typical of 2.0 people per household. One-parent families make up 23.1% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 77.3% have three or more bedrooms. About 27.3% of households are renting, and the typical weekly rent is $295.

The area is completely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport. It takes about 78 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 11.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While 65.0% of the workforce is employed full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources, though its residents' job skills are rated higher than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.