7270, TAS

The area is significantly older than the national average, with 30.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. About 12% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language here, with 91.2% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 1.8% of residents use another language, a rate much lower than in most other Australian areas.

More than half of the community (50.9%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen by 23 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.2% of residents having completed Year 12. Only 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far below the Tasmanian average.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $960. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, while 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people, and 30.4% of residents live alone. One-parent families are also more common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 49.4% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as the typical drive time to the city is 156 minutes. Only 0.4% of people use public transport to get to work, and the walk to the nearest stop can take 46 minutes.

About 32.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is about the same as other similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are very rare at 2.7%.

The workforce is smaller than average, with only 44.9% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is a little above the national and state figures.

This area ranks very low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. It is among the most disadvantaged areas in terms of access to money and resources.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 25.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.