7185, TAS

This is a far older community than most, with 33.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The total population rose to 139 people in 2021.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.2% were born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2016. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for most, and very few people use another language at home. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

A majority of residents (51.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and rose slightly since 2016.

The area is highly qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. This figure rose significantly by 13 points since 2016.

Typical weekly household income is $1,274, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical personal weekly income is a little below the state average at $641.

Health needs are high here, with 10.8% of people requiring help with daily activities. This is well above the national average, and 34.5% of residents live with a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 32% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of people providing unpaid care and those who served in the Defence Force.

Many people live alone (34.0%), and the typical home has only 1.9 people. Couples without children make up the largest group at 62.8% of families.

Every home is a separate house, and 62.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. The typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport. However, 30.9% of people work from home, far above the state average.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 42.4% of people moving house in the last five years, a figure that rose since 2016.

Fewer people are working or looking for work (45.6%) compared to the state average. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries, and 34.5% of workers are managers.

The area sits around the middle for access to money and job skills, but it ranks lower than 60% of similar areas for overall advantage.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.