Geeveston - Dover

The population is notably older than most areas, with 24.9% aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 7.3 points since 2011. First Nations people make up 11.9% of the community, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.8% of the population. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the share of overseas-born residents rose slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for 89% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (53.5%) now report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and rose by 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose by 9.1 points since 2011 to reach 40.1%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns $1,059 a week, which is well below the state figure. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.9% reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is high at 18.4%, and 28.3% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. There is also a higher-than-average proportion of former Defence Force members at 5.3%.

There are 484 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $493, which is a little below the national figure, and a Year 12 completion rate of 26.2%.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone (31%) and smaller households, with a typical size of 2.2 people per home.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 97.5% of homes being separate houses. Ownership is high, as 48.5% of homes are owned outright, and only 13.1% of households rent.

Car dependence is very high, with 97.7% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 0.5%.

The community is relatively stable, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in other areas, at only 5%.

Working life is often tied to the land, with 25.1% of people employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.8%) compared to the state average.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking 2 out of 10 for overall advantage. Despite this, the population grew by 6.5% since 2021, which is well above the state growth rate.

The region is very wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,268mm, which is well above the Tasmanian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (20.9%) or health services (20.3%).