7216, TAS

The area is far older than the national average, with 34.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.5%, which is well below the figures for Tasmania and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 47.9%. About 14.9% of the population was born overseas, which is about the same as the state average.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average. Very few people here speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (45.7%), which is well above the national figure. This has risen significantly by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 33.7% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household income of $847. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and nearly 10% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is higher than most areas at 21.2%. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members and a high rate of people providing unpaid care.

Living alone is very common, with 36.6% of people in one-person households. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home holds only 2 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 52% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national average, and typical weekly rents are lower than the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. There are very few public transport stops available compared to the rest of the state.

About 36.7% of people moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.5% of the population, which is well below the national average.

The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level. Full-time employment is far below the national figure, while the unemployment rate is slightly higher.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring only 1 out of 10 compared to all other areas. This reflects low levels of access to money, resources, and job skills.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 24.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities like groceries.