Barnes Bay

Barnes Bay is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 66 and no children under 15. De facto relationships are more common here than in the rest of the state and nation.

People born overseas make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the area is well below the national and state figures for language diversity.

The community is far more likely to have no religion than the average Australian, with 82.1% of people reporting no religious affiliation.

About 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,062, which is well below the state and national figures. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are very high here; 78.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 17.9% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Participation is high, with 46.4% of people volunteering and 25.0% providing unpaid care. A notable 14.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, far above the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 68 and a personal income of $900, which is far above the state and national figures for this group.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and there are no one-parent families. Households are slightly smaller than the national typical, with 2.2 people per home.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,167, which is far above the Tasmanian figure and a little above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available to residents.

Movement into the area has been high, as 46.4% of the population moved here in the last five years, well above the national average.

Only 32.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures, consistent with the high number of seniors.

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