7315, TAS

The area has a strong Indigenous presence, with 8.6% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. It is an older community where the typical resident is 48, far older than the Australian average of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (49.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This is a significant increase from 2011, when it stood at 26.5%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,136. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is a notable part of local life, as 14.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most Australian areas. About 18.4% of residents also volunteer.

Living arrangements are varied, with 30.7% of people living alone—higher than the national figure—while one-parent families (16%) are also more common than in most areas.

Homes here are predominantly separate houses, and 43.4% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is quite affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $246.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 70.6% of people driving to work and public transport use at just 0.6%. Drive times to the city are among the highest for similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, as 33.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (52.4%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. Health care, retail, and construction are the main industries for those employed.

The area faces significant challenges, with an overall advantage score that is smaller than about 80% of similar areas. This is consistent with the lower typical incomes and education levels.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as many homes are far from health services and parks compared to the state average. Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents are far below the Tasmanian figure.