7187, TAS

The area is much older than most, with seniors making up 29.7% of the population and children under 15 representing just 6.5%. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose to 3.6% in 2021, which is higher than most similar areas.

Nearly one in five people were born overseas, a figure well above the Tasmanian average. English is the most common ancestry at 48.6%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

Most residents speak only English at home, and those who speak another language make up 3.6% of the population. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large majority of people report having no religion, at 61.6%. This is far above the national figure and rose by 12 points since 2016.

About 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,010, which is well below the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also among the lowest at this level, with the typical person earning $493 a week.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.2% of people have a long-term condition and 11.6% need help with daily activities. This is well above the national average, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.0% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, which is well above the state average.

Almost half of all households (49.2%) consist of one person, and the typical home has only 1.8 people. This is much lower than the national average and consistent with the area's older population.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 70.8% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, with only 10.8% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $115.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available. Because of this, 23.3% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is very stable, as only 23.0% of people moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working age residents are fewer here, with only 40.2% working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 14.3%, which is well above the state and national figures.

This area ranks very low for overall advantage, sitting among the bottom 10% of all areas. It also scores poorly for access to money and resources.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.