7262, TAS

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51 and a high proportion of seniors. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.0% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 46.6% and 41.1% respectively.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.8%. This figure has risen by 19 points since 2011, though it remains well below the Tasmania average.

Schooling levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.7% of residents completing Year 12. However, there has been a steady increase in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 14.7% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,224, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 10.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of people. About 6.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteering is quite common, with 20.7% of people pitching in, which is well above the national figure. Around 3.3% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

People are more likely to live alone here than in other areas, with 34.9% in single-person households. This helps explain why there are only 2.2 people per home, which is lower than the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.8% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 44.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Public transport is almost never used for commuting, and 69% of workers travel by car. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 37.5% have two.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.6% of the community, which is slightly above the national average.

The unemployment rate is very low at 3.0%, which is lower than both the state and national figures. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or in construction.

Overall advantage is lower than in about 70% of similar areas. This is reflected in lower rankings for both general access to resources and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0. While many people live within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one is within that distance of health services.