Wilderness - East

The population is small and aging, with the typical resident now 49 years old. This is noticeably older than the Tasmanian average of 42 and far older than the Australian figure of 38.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 0%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 50%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Not stated at 38%, ahead of Christianity (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is among the smallest figures for this level.

Typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure and has fallen since 2016. In contrast, typical personal income is $1,499, which is far above both the state and national averages.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes here are very small, with only 1.0 person per home. This is far below the Tasmanian average of 2.4 and the national figure of 2.5.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.30, which is far below the state and national figures of 0.80.

The area is extremely remote, with a 150-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 100%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

The area is largely non-residential and has no businesses, with a population estimate of only 7 people.

The climate is very wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,747mm, which is far above the Tasmanian average of 805mm.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9, far below the state average. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.