Cygnet

Cygnet is noticeably older than the rest of Tasmania, with a quarter of the population aged 65 and over. It also has a First Nations population of 12.2%, which is well above the state and national figures.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in origin, with only 17.6% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents report having no religion, a trend that rose 21 points since 2011 to reach 55.9%, which is far above the national average.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 25.2% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 51.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the state average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for similar areas; the typical household earns $1,077 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents experience higher rates of long-term health conditions than most areas, particularly arthritis and mental health conditions.

Cygnet has a strong culture of giving back, with 21% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in 84% of similar areas. While unemployment among First Nations people is much lower than typical, Year 12 completion is well below the national average.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical size of 2.3 people. About 28.5% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with nearly half of all homes owned outright—a figure far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Car dependence is very high, as public transport use is much lower than in most areas and the drive time to the city is 58 minutes. However, working from home is more common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

The area is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas and very few recent overseas arrivals.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 49% of adults in the workforce. Key industries include health, education, and agriculture.

Cygnet has seen a population growth of 6.2% since 2021, which is well above the state average, despite having lower overall economic advantage than 70% of similar areas.

The local climate is slightly wetter than the Tasmanian average, with minimum temperatures that are far above the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.