Sorell - Richmond

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with 22.1% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 4.8 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

This community is much less diverse than most, with only 11.7% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Very few people use a language other than English at home, at just 5.0%, which is far below the national average. Only 0.4% of residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 47.8%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number rose 22 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose 10 points since 2011 to reach 43.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,439, which is a little below the national figure. While most incomes are modest, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 8.6 points since 2011.

Residents face more health challenges than most, with 35.8% having a long-term health condition and 11.9% reporting a mental health condition. About 7.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, as 14% of people provide unpaid care and 28.8% care for children. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members at 4.5%.

There are 405 First Nations people in the area, and the unemployment rate for this group is 15.0%, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion for First Nations people is 37.7%.

Family setups are varied, with 50.9% of households being couples with children. One-parent families make up 16.0% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses and larger homes, with 77.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than nationally, at only 21.6%.

Car use is essential, as 69.3% of people drive to work and only 1.2% use public transport. Public transport is limited, with some residents facing a 67-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also rose 7.3 points since 2011 to reach 12.4%.

The local workforce is largely employed in health care, construction, and retail. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is lower than the state average.

The area is growing quickly, with a population increase of 7.4% since 2021, well above the state's 1.6%. There are currently 767 businesses operating in the region.

The climate is drier and warmer than the state average, with annual rainfall of 558mm, well below the Tasmanian figure of 805mm.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 62.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, only 63.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.