George Town

The community is far older than the national figure, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 46.1% and 43.8% respectively.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

More than half the population (50.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the figure was 28.6%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.4% of residents completing Year 12. Just 10% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes here are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,000. This is well below the Tasmanian figure of $1,358 and far below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, as 40% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 13.2% with a mental health condition, which is well above the national rate.

Many residents are active in their community, with 15.8% volunteering and a higher-than-usual 4.9% having served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.5% of people providing support to others.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the town, though they face higher challenges, including an unemployment rate of 17.4%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are varied, with 31.4% of people living alone and 19% of families being one-parent households. This is a higher proportion of single-person homes and one-parent families than in most areas.

Housing is largely dominated by separate houses, and 41.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rents are also much lower here, with a typical weekly rent of $220.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 69.1% of workers driving to work and only 0.5% using public transport. Public transport options are very limited, with only 16 stops for the whole population.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved here in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than the national average.

Finding work can be difficult, as the unemployment rate is 10.0%, well above the national figure. Manufacturing is the largest employer, accounting for 17.8% of jobs.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with an overall score of 847. This reflects the combined impact of lower incomes and lower qualification levels.

The local climate is slightly warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 17.3 degrees and average annual rainfall of 837mm.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.9. Only 33.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, which is far below the Tasmanian average.