7310, TAS

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 22.6% aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.4% of the community, which is well above the Australian average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.3% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home has risen to 5.5% since 2011, this remains far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (51.7%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has grown significantly, rising by 23 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 36.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,194. This is well below the national figure of $1,746, and only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 36.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with 8.2% of residents needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 13.4% of people providing care, which is higher than most areas. However, the volunteering rate has fallen to 15.6%.

One-parent families are much more common here at 19.2%, well above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 31% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas.

Most people live in separate houses, but renting is more common here (30%) than in the rest of the state. Typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national figure of $375.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 71.1% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. It is a distant community, with a typical drive time to the city of 177 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 37.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased sharply, now making up 19.1% of the population.

Working or looking for work is less common here than nationally, with a rate of 55.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking in the bottom 10% for overall advantage. It scores very low for access to money and job skills.

The community is very safe, with only 3 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a short walk of a school or public transport. However, the number of walkable amenities per person is far below the Tasmanian average.