7303, TAS

The typical resident is 47, making this area far older than the national figure of 38. It is notably a place for seniors, as 25.4% of people are aged 65 or over, a figure that rose by 8.9 points since 2011.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While the 14.3% of people born overseas is far below the national figure, this group has grown by 2.7 points since 2011.

English is the main language for 90.6% of the community. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, which is well below the state average.

The area has seen a significant shift away from organized religion, with those reporting no religion rising 23 points since 2011 to reach 45.2%.

Education levels are lower than in most other areas, with only 38.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $1,423, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 35.1% of people. This is consistent with the area's older population, as 6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of Australia, with 19.9% of people pitching in. Unpaid care is also more frequent, with 13.6% of people providing support to others.

Households are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. About 47.3% of homes are couples with children, while 26% of people live alone.

Most people live in separate houses, and a high 45.4% own their home outright. Rent is well below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $250.

The area is very car-reliant, with 63.2% of people driving to work and most homes owning at least one vehicle. However, 6.8% of people use public transport, which is well above the state average.

There has been a surge in migration, with recent overseas arrivals rising 18 points since 2011 to reach 23.1% of the population.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 56.2%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health and social assistance.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10. This reflects the combined impact of lower typical incomes and fewer high-level qualifications.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4. Many homes are far from parks and public transport, though 43.2% are within a 15-minute walk of health services.