7214, TAS

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 53 and a senior population that rose 14 points since 2011 to reach 29.7%. Children under 15 make up only 12.7% of the population, which is well below the Tasmanian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.2%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for over 90% of the population.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.1% of people at home. Only 2.4% of residents use another language, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

Nearly half of residents (47.5%) report having no religion, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 30.4%.

Incomes are very low, with a typical household earning $775 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the lowest in the country.

Health challenges are common, as 40.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. About 10.5% of residents need help with daily activities, one of the highest rates for similar areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life here, with 17.4% of people providing such support. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 6.4%, well above the national average.

People living alone make up 36.4% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This contributes to a lower-than-usual average of 2.1 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Detached houses make up 96% of dwellings, and typical weekly rents are very low at $173.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 35.4% have two.

About 32.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 6.9% of the population.

Job opportunities are limited, with only 37.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 14.1%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area ranks in the lowest 10% of all areas for overall advantage, as well as for access to resources and job skills.

The region is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.