Longford

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the Australian average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.3% of the population, a figure that has risen by 6.3 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 9.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the Tasmanian average.

About 47.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 24 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 13.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen by 11 points since 2011 to reach 35.3%.

Weekly family incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical figure of $1,528. Only 10.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this rose 6.9 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 36.5% of people. About 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas.

Volunteering is more common than in most areas at 17.2%. Additionally, 5.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than most similar places.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.4% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 22.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 16.7% of households. Nearly 30% of people live alone.

Housing is generally affordable, with typical weekly rents at $260, well below the national figure. About 38.7% of homes are owned outright, which is higher than most areas.

Car travel is the dominant way to get to work, as only 0.4% of people use public transport. Residents face long travel times, with the drive to the city averaging 132 minutes.

About 35.4% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have increased, rising 5.4 points since 2011 to reach 11.3%.

Full-time employment is at 59.3%, which is well above the state average. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most similar areas.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 915. Access to money, resources, and job skills are both rated as lower than in about 80% of similar areas.

Longford is drier than most of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 597mm. It also experiences higher average minimum and maximum temperatures than the Tasmanian average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 63.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. This is well above the state average and is supported by a very flat terrain.