Turners Beach - Forth

The community is noticeably older than most, with 22.1% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen 8.5 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.2% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 10.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.0% of people using another tongue at home, a rate far below the national average. Very few people speak little or no English.

Nearly half the population (48.7%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, rising 19 points since 2011.

While 20.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 39.7%. This figure has risen by 9.3 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,588, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. High-earning households making $3,000 or more a week rose 12 points since 2011 to 16.8%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12%.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 21.5% of people giving their time. Unpaid care is also high, with 14.7% of people providing support to others.

First Nations residents are generally older and earn more than the national figure, with a typical household income of $1,981. The unemployment rate for this group is 6.5%, which is well below the national average.

Family groups are common, with 54.2% of homes containing couples with children. People living alone (22.9%) are fewer than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (93.0%), and 45.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon at just 13.9%.

The area is highly dependent on cars, with 69.4% of workers driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. Almost every home owns at least one vehicle.

Migration is relatively low, with 35% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas rose sharply from 1.2% in 2011 to 14.7% in 2021.

Unemployment is very low at 3.0%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area's overall advantage score is 980, placing it around the middle compared to all other areas. It is ranked as having a higher access to money and resources than 70% of similar areas.

The area is warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 16.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is about 825mm.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.