Acacia Hills

The area has a First Nations population of 7.1%, which is well above the national figure. It is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 41, and has a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 93.7% of the community. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents, 58.0%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and among the highest for similar areas.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 31.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national figures.

Typical household incomes are higher than most similar areas, with the usual weekly income sitting at $1,842. This is well above the Tasmanian figure.

The community is slightly healthier than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities. However, the rate of mental health conditions is higher than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, as the rate of people providing unpaid care is much higher than most similar areas. This includes a high number of people caring for children.

The First Nations community is prosperous compared to other areas, with a typical personal income of $833 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are well below the state and national averages.

Every single home in Acacia Hills is a separate house, and 87.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, appearing in only 2.0% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one lacking a motor vehicle. Public transport is non-existent, and the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

About 34.3% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 7.3%, which is far below the national figure.

The local workforce is active, with more people working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also well above the state average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.