Old Beach - Otago

The typical resident is 41, and the population has aged recently, with the proportion of seniors rising by 7.3 points since 2011. About 4.1% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, and it is far less diverse than the national average, with only 11.2% of people born overseas.

English is the main language for 91.6% of the population. Only 6% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly 45% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose by 23 points since 2011. This is well above the Australian average, though it remains well below the state figure.

While the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average, it has risen by 7.5 points since 2011. Year 12 completion also saw a 13 point increase over the last decade.

Personal incomes here are well above the Tasmanian and national figures. Typical household weekly income is $1,875, and the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 12 points since 2011.

A higher than usual 33.5% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and mental health being the most common. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.5% of the population.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 30.7% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. About 5.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in this area earn well above the state and national averages, and 47.5% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Only 17.9% of people live alone, which is far below the Tasmanian figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 86.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 11%, and 37.4% of homes are owned outright.

Car use is essential, as only 0.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are many bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is among the longest in the region.

About 37.5% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.2% of the community, an increase since 2011.

The area has a strong workforce, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the state average at 61.6%.

The community has a high level of access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. Overall advantage is slightly above the national average.

The area is much drier than the rest of the state, with annual rainfall well below the Tasmanian average. It also experiences higher minimum and maximum temperatures.

Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or schools.