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7260, TAS
760 km²
A typical resident of postcode 7260 is far older than the national figure, with the average age at 47. This is a community where 26% of people are seniors, a figure well above both the state and national levels. The area is largely residential and settled, with very few people born overseas and a strong preference for detached housing. While it faces significant challenges in education and income, there is a high level of community spirit seen in the number of people who volunteer.
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The population is noticeably older than the Tasmanian average, and the proportion of seniors has risen by 6.6 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.3% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.4%) compared to the national average of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
About 46.3% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
Education levels are among the lowest in the region, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,041, which is far below the national figure of $1,746, though the number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, as 35.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.6% need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.
Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 21.4% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%.
Homes tend to be small, with an average of 2.3 people per dwelling, and nearly 30% of people live alone.
Separate houses make up 94.9% of all homes, and 42.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average.
Cars are essential for the 70.1% of workers who drive to work, especially as the average drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.
The population is relatively stable, with 28.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries for workers, and the unemployment rate of 4.1% is a little below the national average.
The area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking in the bottom 10% for overall advantage and job skills.
The area is somewhat walkable, with more people within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services than in other parts of the state.
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