South Arm

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than most of Australia. While the number of children has fallen slightly since 2011, there has been a significant rise in the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, who now make up 18.3% of the population.

This is a community with deep local roots, as 85.9% of residents were born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure and has remained steady at around 10% since 2011.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A large majority of residents, 59.4%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift in the community, as the number of non-religious people rose by 25 percentage points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 has risen by 8.5 percentage points since 2011.

Typical incomes are well above the state average, with the usual household earning $1,934 per week. There has been a notable increase in wealth, as the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose by 14 percentage points since 2011.

Residents here generally need less help with daily activities than most people in Tasmania. However, a higher than average share of the population lives with a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis.

Community spirit is high, with 20.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of people providing unpaid care and a higher than average number of Defence Force veterans.

About 4.1% of the population identifies as First Nations, a figure that has risen since 2011. This group is younger than the general population and has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, while the number of people living alone is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 42.9% are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 8.9% of households renting, far below the state and national averages.

Cars are essential, as 99.3% of homes have at least one vehicle and only 1.1% of people use public transport to commute. While there are many bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.

The community is very stable, with only 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest at this level.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most other areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%. The workforce is spread across construction, health care, and education.

The area is highly advantaged, particularly in terms of access to money and resources. It ranks higher than 90% of similar areas for financial resources and has an overall advantage score above the national average.

South Arm is drier than most of Tasmania, with an average annual rainfall of 527mm. It also experiences milder temperatures, with minimums and maximums that are well above the state average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most residents cannot reach groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.