7292, TAS

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Families are common here, as 18.3% of the population are children under 15, and there is a much higher rate of de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

This is a community with very few overseas arrivals, with only 6.3% born abroad—far below the 27.7% national figure. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (49.8%) identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 42.1%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011.

The area has a higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most areas, though only 40% of adults have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are high at $1,757 per week, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of $1,358. This trend is reflected in the 16.7% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a significant rise since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than nationally, affecting 31.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.2% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more frequent than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. The community is dominated by couples with children (59.4%) and has a much lower rate of one-parent families than most areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 83.7% have three or more bedrooms. While 41.9% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $200.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home owns at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. The drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas at 136 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 25.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

Employment is strong, with 68.7% of adults working or looking for work—far above the Tasmanian figure of 58.2%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 26.3% of workers.

The area ranks higher than 70% of similar areas for access to money and resources, though it ranks lower for education and job skills.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.