Glenorchy

This is an older community where 30.5% of people are aged 65 or over, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 9.9% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.6%.

English is the primary language used at home for 90.8% of the population. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 38.2% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 51.1%.

The area has a much lower proportion of people with higher qualifications than most other areas, with only 8.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,020. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40.5% of people, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.

Volunteering is very high, with 26.5% of people helping out, far above the state average. This is consistent with the older population, as 22.1% also provide unpaid care, which is far above the national figure.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 39, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living alone is common, with 35.8% of people in single-person households, well above the state average. This helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 56.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

Cars are essential here, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. While 27.3% of people work from home, no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with only 48.7% of adults doing so. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.5. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.