Burnie - Wivenhoe

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.0% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 40 years old, and there has been a rise in the number of seniors since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 87.6% of people, and the proportion of residents who speak another language at home is lower than most areas. Very few people speak little or no English.

More than half of the community (54.8%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 23 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 39.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly personal incomes are much lower than the national figure at $629. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for its level.

Health challenges are common here, as long-term health conditions (36.5%) and mental health conditions (13.3%) are both among the highest at this level. About 7.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is higher than in most areas at 16.0%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to the rest of the state.

The First Nations community in the area faces significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 15.9%, which is well above the national figure. Typical personal income is also lower than the national average.

One-parent families (23.3%) and people living alone (36.4%) are both among the highest at this level. Because of this, homes tend to be smaller, with just 2.1 people per household.

Renting is very common, with 38.6% of households renting, far above the state average. However, the typical weekly rent of $240 is much lower than in most other areas.

While public transport stops are plentiful, very few people (0.9%) actually use them to commute. About 9.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased since 2011.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 55.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is higher than the state and national figures.

This area is ranked among the most disadvantaged for its level, scoring the lowest possible mark for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

The area is slightly wetter than the state average. Minimum and maximum temperatures are generally higher than the Tasmanian average.

The area is very walkable, with 94.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Most residents live within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools.