Margate - Snug

The community is much younger than the state average, with 21.7% of people under 15. This helps explain why the area has far more children and a higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar places.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 82.6% of people born in Australia. This results in a much lower share of overseas-born residents compared to the national figure.

English is the main language for 92.3% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average and much lower than most similar areas.

The share of people reporting no religion is far above the national average and among the highest for its level. This figure has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011.

Residents are well-qualified, with 26.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion has also risen by 11 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,853, which is well above the Tasmania figure. There has been a significant increase in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 14 points.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.0% of the population. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average.

Volunteerism is much higher than the national average, with 22.0% of people volunteering. The area also has a very high rate of unpaid childcare and housework compared to most other places.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 82% of similar areas. These residents have higher typical personal and household incomes than the state and national figures, and a lower unemployment rate.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 63.1% of families.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, at 96.9%. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, with many residents owning their homes outright.

Cars are essential for most, as only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are many bus routes, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is slightly lower than the state average. Many residents work in health, construction, or education.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas for access to money and resources. This is reflected in a typical income that sits above the state average.

Temperatures here are notably higher than the state average, with a minimum of 8.8 degrees. Rainfall is around the middle for its level, similar to the rest of Tasmania.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score lower than the state average. Many homes are far from public transport and grocery stores, and the terrain is slightly steeper than the state average.