7277, TAS

The typical resident is 44, making the area older than most of Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.9% of the population, a figure that has risen nearly 5 points since 2011.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 16.2% of the population. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 45.5% and 43.2% respectively.

English is the main language for 91.7% of residents. Only 5.1% use another language at home, which is well below the Tasmanian and national figures.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 47.4%. This figure has climbed significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This has increased by 5.3 points since 2011, while the proportion of people completing Year 12 also rose by 10 points.

Weekly household incomes are slightly higher than the state figure, with a typical amount of $1,649. High earners are more common than in 2011, with 16.8% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.

About 32.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 11.9% of residents.

Community involvement is high, with 18.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or do significant amounts of housework.

Families are often larger here, with 2.6 people per home. It is uncommon for people to live alone, at 20.6%, which is well below the state and national averages.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.9% of all homes. Ownership is very high, with 43.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Cars are essential here, as 71.2% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. The drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The community is relatively mobile, with 36.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

The local workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is lower than both the state and national figures. Many people work in health care and social assistance.

This is a relatively advantaged area, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas across the country. This is reflected in its high access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or grocery store.