7213, TAS

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 20.5% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas, reaching 19.2%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.4% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 54.0%, which is well above the Tasmanian average and far above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 27.7% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $836 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

A higher number of residents need help with daily activities (9.1%) and report long-term health conditions (32.9%) compared to the rest of the country.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than average at 17.5%, while 13.6% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

This area has a high number of people living alone (38.2%) and a higher rate of one-parent families than most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (97.6%), and a striking 57.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are also much lower than typical, at $190 per week.

The area is highly car-reliant, with no one commuting by public transport and a drive time to the city of 316 minutes. However, 19.2% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 26.8% moving in the last five years and no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than elsewhere, with only 42.4% of adults active in the labour market. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 33.7% of workers.

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.