7302, TAS

The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 40 and a high proportion of children. While the senior population rose by 4.6 percentage points since 2011, it remains well below the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national average. However, this group has grown by 2.0 percentage points since 2011.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Those using another language at home account for 3.6%, which is far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 46.7% of the population. This figure has risen sharply by 26 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,247, which is well below the national figure. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result much lower than most areas.

People with long-term health conditions make up 29.5% of the population. This is well below the state figure, and those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.

Caring for children is common here, with 29.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.5 people per home. One-parent families make up 14.2% of households, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, at 98.5%. These homes are typically large, with 82% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Most people rely on cars, as the drive time to the city is much longer than in most areas. However, 2.9% of people commute via public transport, which is higher than most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Conversely, recent arrivals from overseas have risen sharply to 29.5%.

The area has a strong employment rate, with 63.4% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 2.3%, which is well below the state figure.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to similar regions. This is consistent with the lower proportions of university qualifications and typical incomes.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0. Very few residents have health services within a 15-minute walk, and street connectivity is non-existent.