7306, TAS

The area is far older than the national average, with 23.4% of people aged 65 and over. This shift is clear in the trends, as the typical age rose by six years since 2011. Meanwhile, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 5.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. About 13.6% of people were born overseas, a figure that has barely changed over the last decade.

English is the primary language for 86.9% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of the population reports no religion, at 51.5%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 34.7% of people completing Year 12. While the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 13.5%, this remains far below the national average.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,182 a week. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.9% of the population. This is consistent with the older demographic, as 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid work is a common feature here; 26.1% of people do over 15 hours of housework weekly, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 4.6% of the population served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than in most areas.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per household. Couples without children make up 39.2% of families, while one-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 48.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Detached houses are the norm for 94.2% of residents, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $208.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 63.3% of workers driving to work. Public transport is very limited, with only one stop and one route serving the entire area.

About 32.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.1%) compared to most areas. Common industries include health care, accommodation and food, and agriculture.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. It sits in the bottom 30% of areas for both overall advantage and disadvantage scores.

The region is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0. Most homes are far from basic amenities, with only 28.4% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.