7263, TAS

The area is noticeably older than most, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 4.3% since 2011, which is a little above the Australian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 13.4%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with 89.9% of people using it only. Only 4.3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of the community has no religion, standing at 53.0%, which is far above the national figure. This figure has risen sharply by 28 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 26.7% have completed Year 12, this is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country, with a typical weekly household income of $1,006. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 34.8% of people, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent here than in most other areas.

Community spirit is evident through volunteering, with 19.7% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Additionally, 26.6% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Homes are often occupied by just two people (40.7%) or a single person (29.2%). One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas, making up only 9.6% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 97.6% of all dwellings. A high 46.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, though 21.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state figure. While public transport stops are relatively frequent, a walk to the nearest stop can take 65 minutes.

The area has seen a decline in recent overseas arrivals, which fell to 3.5% since 2011. About 31.5% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 51.1% of the workforce. However, the unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is well above the national figure.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. This reflects systemic gaps in access to money, resources, and job skills compared to 80% of similar areas.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, far below the state average.