Beauty Point - Beaconsfield

Seniors are a major part of the community, with 30.2% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. The typical age of 55 is much higher than most similar areas, and the number of children under 15 has fallen to 13.4% since 2011.

The area has a very strong British heritage, with English and Australian ancestries making up nearly 90% of the population. Only 11.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Australian average.

English is the dominant language here, with 91.5% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, and only 0.1% speak little or no English, which is among the lowest rates in the region.

A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 51.0%. This figure has risen significantly by 23 percentage points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, though it has risen to 32.8% since 2011.

Typical incomes are well below state and national figures, with the typical household earning $944 a week. Only 6.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 41.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of arthritis and mental health conditions, and 7.8% of people need help with daily activities.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members, at 5.8%. While volunteering is around the middle for its level, 26.2% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure.

There are 155 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is generally younger than the typical resident, with a median age of 23, though Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 23.1%.

Homes here tend to be smaller, with 2.1 people per home. A high number of people live alone (31.4%), and there is a higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Almost all residents live in separate houses, and nearly half (49.1%) own their home outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is much less common here, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $250.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.5% of people commuting by public transport. It is one of the most remote areas for city access, with a typical drive time of 155 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas. Recent overseas arrivals are also very rare, at just 1.9%.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than nationally, with only 44.2% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to other similar regions. It has a small number of businesses (223) and limited job skills compared to most areas.

The local climate is slightly wetter than the state average. Average maximum and minimum temperatures are both notably higher than the Tasmania-wide figures.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.7. Access to amenities is limited, with only 26.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.