7304, TAS

Postcode 7304 is noticeably older than most of Tasmania, with 26.2% of residents aged 65 and over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 5.8% since 2011, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.5% were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 45.9% and 41.4% respectively.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is well below the state and national figures.

People with no religion make up 45.2% of the population, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though it remains lower than the Tasmanian state figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal weekly income being just $561. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of residents. About 7.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.8% of people giving their time. Additionally, 26.3% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with 30.6% of people living alone and 48.7% in couples with children. On average, there are 2.3 people per home, slightly lower than the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 94.9% of dwellings. A striking 47.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 0.3% of people commuting by public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

Movement is steady, with 33.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.8% of the population, which has risen since 2011.

Employment is lower than in most areas, with only 51.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 21% of the workforce.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10 compared to all similar areas. This reflects challenges in access to money, resources, and job skills.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 2.8, meaning most people rely on cars. Only 37.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the Tasmanian average.