Birralee

The community is far older than the national figure, with nearly 25% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, de facto relationships are very common, occurring at a rate far above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.3% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported by the community.

English is the sole language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure for language diversity.

A majority of residents—56.5%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 33.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $933 a week. Very few homes earn $3,000 or more weekly, and no one earns $2,000 or more personally per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than nationally, with 32.2% of people affected. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas.

Residents are more likely to volunteer and spend time on unpaid housework than those in other areas. About 22.7% of people volunteer, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is well below the Tasmanian average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 59% of households, while one-parent families are much less common than in the rest of the state.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 97.2% of homes being separate dwellings. A high 47.9% of homes are owned outright, and renting is very rare at just 4.2%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Almost everyone relies on a vehicle, and the drive time to the city is very long at 138 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is very high at 10.8%, which is well above the national figure. Those who do work are mostly employed in construction, health, or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.