King Island

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 24.6% of people aged 65 and over. While the population grew by 3.3% since 2011, the age structure remains skewed toward seniors and older adults.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than across the nation. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 83.6% of the community. Only 5.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

More than half the population (50.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 13% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen since 2011 to 39.5%, though this remains far below the national figure.

Typical household weekly income is $1,330, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal weekly income of $845 is slightly above the Tasmanian average.

Residents are less likely to need help with daily activities than people in most other areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.8%, which is roughly in line with the national average.

Volunteerism is a standout feature here, with 31.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher than usual rate of people serving in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 2.2% of the population, with a typical age of 32, which is far older than the national First Nations average.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 35.9% of people living alone, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home size is small, with only 2.1 people per household.

Housing is dominated by detached houses (95.4%), and home ownership is very high, with 43.4% of homes owned outright. Rents are among the lowest in the country, typically costing $190 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 62.8% of workers commute by car.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.8% of the community.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the primary industries, employing 25.7% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%, well below the national figure.

The area has 323 businesses and a general advantage score that sits slightly below the national average.

The climate is mild, with an average minimum temperature of 10.9 degrees, which is far above the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8. While most people live within 15 minutes of a park, very few have access to public transport or health services on foot.