7258, TAS

The area is older than most, with a typical age of 48 and a senior population that has risen 8.4 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the community, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.3% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the dominant language, and very few people use another language at home, at just 1.7%. No residents reported speaking little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

No religion is common here, accounting for 45% of residents, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure well above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the common fields of study, particularly health and management.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 35.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $2,660 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents here are in relatively good health, with only 2.7% needing help with daily activities. This is much lower than both the state and national figures.

Community spirit is high, with 24.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 30.4% caring for children.

Family life is central to the area, as 61.3% of homes are couples with children and only 14.1% of people live alone. Households are typically larger than most, averaging 2.7 people.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 88.2% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 51.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The job market is very strong with a low unemployment rate of 1.9%. Professionals and managers make up over half of the workforce, with many working in health or construction.

The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring a 9 or 10 out of 10 compared to all other areas.

The neighborhood is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.3, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.