7190, TAS

The area is far older than the national figure, and the proportion of seniors has risen nearly 10 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 9.7% of the population, which is well below the Tasmanian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people than most other regions. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, representing about 90% of the community.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the population. Use of other languages at home is far below the national figure, though this has risen slightly since 2011.

Nearly 43% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, although it remains below the state figure for Tasmania.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While Year 12 completion has risen since 2011, it remains far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household income of $975, which is far below the national figure. Only 6.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 8.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.8% of people participating. There is also a higher than average number of people who served in the Defence Force.

Homes are typically small, with 2.1 people per household. Over 31% of people live alone, which is well above the national average and consistent with the aging population.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.9% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 54.4% of homes owned outright, far exceeding the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 59.5% of workers driving to work. Only 0.3% of people use public transport for their commute.

About 34% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 44.1% of adults working or looking for work. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as the hospitality sector.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. This reflects significant challenges in access to money, resources, and job skills compared to other regions.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1. Only 36% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities, far below the state average.