7320, TAS

The area has a strong Indigenous presence, with 8.8% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. While the typical resident is 40, there are more children under 15 (18.3%) than in most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 84.1% of people born in Australia. The proportion of overseas-born residents (10.6%) is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 89.6% of the population. Those using another language at home make up 5.3% of the community, which is well below the Tasmanian average.

A majority of residents (53.6%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has seen a sharp increase since 2011, when it stood at 29.2%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 37.9%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,187, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than most areas.

Residents face significant health challenges, with 36.5% having a long-term condition and 13.3% reporting a mental health condition. About 8.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

About 13.2% of the community provides unpaid care, and 3.5% have served in the Defence Force. Participation in volunteering (15.5%) is lower than in most similar areas.

Single-person households are very common here, with 33.6% of people living alone. One-parent families are also among the highest at this level, making up 20.5% of households.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 35.0%. While 88.8% of homes are separate houses, the typical weekly rent of $240 is well below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars for work, yet the area has an impressive 150 public transport stops. Very few people work from home (4.3%), which is far below the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.8% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas (18.9%) are well above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance (19.7%) or retail trade (12.5%).

This area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The area is very walkable, with 96.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach a park (92.4%) or school (76.2%) within a 15-minute walk.