7261, TAS

The area has a much older profile than the national average, with 25.8% of people aged 65 and over and only 11.9% of the population being children. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population fell to 1.6% by 2021, which is well below the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the share of people born overseas rose to 12.7% since 2011. English ancestry is the most common at 51.2%, followed by Australian at 37.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, and the 1.6% who use another language at home is far below the national figure. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 50.4%, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen by 23 points since 2011.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 31.7% of residents.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $846, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.2% of people living with a long-term health condition, among the highest for its level. This is consistent with the older population, and 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, at 31.2%. While volunteering stands at 19%, there is a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.9% of people having served.

Household sizes are small, with 33% of people living alone and an average of 2.2 people per home. Couples without children make up the largest group at 43.6%.

The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 99% of all homes. Home ownership is very high, with 48% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, with 0% using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. However, 22.1% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 17 points since 2011.

The population is very stable, as only 25% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the state, at 46.8%. The unemployment rate is 15.6%, which is far above the national figure.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10, reflecting the low typical incomes and lower levels of formal education compared to other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.2. While 71.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, there is no school or health service within that distance.