7307, TAS

The community is notably older, with a typical resident aged 49 and seniors making up 27.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 6.1% since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 15.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.4%) compared to the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 46.3% and 44.9% respectively.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.3% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average, though it has risen slightly since 2011.

Over half the population (50.4%) now report no religion, a significant increase of 23 percentage points since 2011. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 13% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the fact that 32.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,240. However, there has been a recent increase in higher earners, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising to 11% since 2011.

Health needs are high here, as 35.8% of residents have a long-term health condition and 7.9% require help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average, consistent with the area's older population.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.6% of people providing unpaid care and 24.3% doing significant housework. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.1%) compared to most other areas.

Homes typically house 2.3 people, which is slightly lower than the national figure. About 27.4% of people live alone, while couples with children make up 47.8% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses (92.7%), and home ownership is strong, with 43.3% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national average of 31%.

Reliance on cars is very high, with 71.7% of people driving to work. Public transport use is minimal (0.5%), and the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased, now making up 12.5% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance, followed by construction and retail.

The area ranks lower than most similar regions for overall advantage, scoring 3 out of 10. This is linked to lower scores for education and job skills, which sit at 2 out of 10.

While many homes are within a short walk of a school or public transport, very few (35.1%) are within 15 minutes of groceries. The overall walkability score is 4.1, which is slightly below the state average.