7259, TAS

The area has a population of 505 people and is noticeably older than the state average. Children under 15 make up 14.1% of the community, which is well below the national figure, while the proportion of people in de facto relationships has risen to 14.6% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.5% of the population, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of residents. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen slightly since 2011.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 55.8%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose by 25 percentage points since 2011.

About 17% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average at 37.2%. Common fields of study include engineering, society and culture, and management.

Typical weekly household income is $1,433, which is a little below the national figure. While typical personal incomes are lower than in most areas, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose to 13.5% since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 31.5% of people, which is well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, and 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.7% of people providing support and 26.5% doing a lot of unpaid housework, both of which are much higher than in most areas. Additionally, 5.3% of residents served in the Defence Force.

Family sizes are typical for Australia with 2.5 people per home, but one-parent families are much less common here than in most areas. Only 21.9% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 46.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, with only 9.4% of households renting, which is far below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; no one uses public transport to commute, and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. The drive time to the city is among the highest at 140 minutes.

About 30.3% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.2% of the population, an increase since 2011.

Full-time employment is at 59.4%, which is well above the state average. The most common industries for workers are health care, construction, and agriculture.

The area ranks higher than about 70% of similar places for access to money and resources. However, its overall advantage score is lower than about 66% of other areas.

The region is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools, and the terrain is notably sloped.