Westbury

The typical resident is 47, making Westbury noticeably older than the state and far older than the national figure. This trend is driven by a rise in seniors, who now make up 24% of the population, while the proportion of children has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to both the state and the nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest rates in the region and far below the national figure.

A shift in beliefs is evident, as the number of people with no religion rose 23 points since 2011 to reach 46.9%. This is well above the national figure, although still a little below the Tasmanian average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose 7.8 points since 2011 to 36.4%.

Typical incomes are much lower than those in most other areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,211, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and mental health conditions are a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 20.9% of residents giving their time. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and performing housework compared to the national average.

First Nations people make up 2.6% of the population, and their typical age is far older than the national figure. Unemployment among this group is 6%, which is well below the national rate.

Families are generally typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home. About 50% of households consist of couples with children, and 25.3% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 44.5% of homes owned outright, and rent is much lower than the national average at $250 a week.

Car dependence is high, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes lack a vehicle, and the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and nation. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the primary industries, alongside health and construction. About 56.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average.

The area is considered to have lower overall advantage than most similar regions. However, it has seen a population growth of 6.9% since 2021, which is well above the state average.

Westbury experiences an average annual rainfall of 804mm. Its average minimum and maximum temperatures are both far above the Tasmanian figures.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 36.4% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to parks and groceries within a short walk is much lower than across Tasmania.