Andover

The area is much younger than the national figure, with 25.6% of people under 15 and no residents aged 65 or over. This is reflected in the households, where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

Andover is almost entirely composed of people born in Australia, with 0.0% born overseas, which is far below the national and state figures. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English. This is well below the Tasmanian and national averages.

About 64% of the community identifies as Christian, while 41% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Most qualifications are in agriculture and environment, with 34.3% of residents having reached Year 10 as their highest school level.

While typical family income is well below the national figure at $1,416 a week, personal income is actually well above the Tasmanian average at $933. This includes a higher than usual proportion of people earning over $2,000 weekly.

The community is in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 7.7% of people, which is far below the national figure. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27% of people helping out, far above the national average. This high level of participation is seen alongside a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 10.3% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. Those identifying as First Nations earn a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the Tasmanian average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Nearly half of all families are couples with children, contributing to the area's young demographic.

Rent is quite affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $225, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 68.2% of workers driving and no one using public transport. It is a remote location, with a drive time to the city of 109 minutes.

The population has seen significant movement recently, as 42.9% of residents moved in the last five years, a rate well above the Tasmanian average.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, where 68.2% of the workforce is employed. The area has a very strong job market with 0.0% unemployment and more full-time workers than most similar areas.

Andover is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving only parks as a reachable amenity.