7257, TAS

This is an older community where the typical resident is 51, far older than the national figure of 38. A significant 62.5% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.1% born here. Only 4.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 84.4% of the community. While 6.3% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large majority of residents—68.8%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has grown significantly since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose to 28% by 2021.

Typical weekly household income is very low at $725, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 48.4% of residents, which is far above the national rate of 27.7%. Arthritis and heart disease are the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 14% of people providing unpaid care. Volunteering has also increased since 2011 to reach 16%.

Living arrangements are unusual compared to the state, with 53.8% of people living alone. One-parent families are also very common, making up 29.5% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 46.2% are owned outright. Weekly rent is very low, with a typical cost of just $85.

The area is highly car-dependent but many homes lack a vehicle, with 70% having no motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is quite mobile, as 51.7% of residents moved house in the last five years, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011.

Full-time employment is low at 38.1%, far below the national figure of 58.9%. Many of those working are employed in education and training or agriculture.

This area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring at the lowest level for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.