7466, TAS

The area is far older than most, with 46.9% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 59. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.3%), though 12.5% were born overseas, which is a little below the state average. English, Irish, and German are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home here. There are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

A large majority of residents (65.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than typical, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 26.7% having completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are far below the national and state figures, with a typical household earning $875 a week. However, this has risen by $263 since 2016.

Health challenges are common here, as 34.4% of people need help with daily activities and 46.9% have a long-term health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 36% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a strong connection to service, as 13.3% served in the Defence Force.

Household sizes are a little smaller than the national average, with 2.2 people per home. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of just $46 and monthly home-loan payments of $417, both far below the state and national figures.

The area lacks public infrastructure, with zero public transport routes or stops serving the population.

The community has seen significant movement, with 45.2% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Only 32% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, particularly in education and job skills, where it is smaller than about 90% of other areas.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.