Akaroa

The community is far older than most areas, with 31.5% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.5%), though the proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas. English ancestry is the most common at 53.8%.

English is the primary language for 96.9% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, which is well below the state and national figures.

More than half of residents (51.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 19.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, the area has a much lower rate of Year 12 completion (32.7%) compared to most other areas.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level; the typical household earns $922 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40% of residents. This is far above the national figure, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 30.6% of people pitching in—far above the national rate. Similarly, 43.2% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations residents in the area are typically much older than elsewhere, with a typical age of 74 years.

Homes tend to be small, with 2.2 people per dwelling. Nearly half of all households (48.6%) consist of couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 63.6% of homes owned outright. Most of these are separate houses, and 83.6% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. However, 25% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

Movement into the area is relatively low, with only 29.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 39.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed work mainly in construction, education, and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.