Scottsdale - Bridport

The area is noticeably older than most, with a typical age of 48 and 25.6% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. First Nations people make up 4.1% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2016.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.9% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, each accounting for about 45% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with 90.7% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 2.3% of residents use another language, which is far below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies with no religion, accounting for 47.3% of residents. This figure rose by 13 percentage points since 2016 and is well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 29.7%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $1,040, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much higher than in most areas at 20.7%. Unpaid housework is also more common than the national figure, while 12.9% of people provide unpaid care.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 29. However, their typical personal income of $482 is a little below the national figure.

Homes here tend to be small, with just 2.2 people per household. About 31.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.6% of all dwellings. A high 44.3% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents of $220 are far below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 66.5% of people drive to work and only 0.2% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with only 30.9% of people having moved in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry, employing 25.2% of the workforce. The rate of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 2 out of 10. It specifically ranks very low for education and job skills compared to other similar areas.

The local climate is warmer than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 16.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is slightly above the Tasmanian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.1. Many residents live far from basic services, with only 20.2% within a 15-minute walk of health services.