7268, TAS

The community is noticeably older than the Tasmanian average, with seniors making up 20.8% of the population. This age gap is reflected in the fact that 20.8% of residents are 65 or older, a figure well above the national average.

Most of the 1,133 residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or national average.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (55.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 15.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.4% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $1,721, which is about the same as the Tasmanian average but a little below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than nationally, affecting 33.1% of people, though the rate of those needing help with daily activities is slightly lower than the state average.

Volunteering is common, with 21.9% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much higher than in most areas.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.5 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (55.0%).

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 98.8% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very strong, as 47.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.7% of homes have no vehicle. This is consistent with a very long drive time to the city and a walk to public transport that takes much longer than in most areas.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.

About 57.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure, with many employed in health care and social assistance.

The area sits around the middle of other similar regions for overall advantage and job skills.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.