Bishopsbourne

The typical resident is 47, which is noticeably older than the Tasmanian average of 42. Children under 15 make up 13.9% of the population, a figure well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 93.4% of the community. While 5.8% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this remains far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 40.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 40.7% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 20.6% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Typical personal weekly income is $532, which is much lower than in most similar areas and well below the Tasmanian figure of $701.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.7% of residents, which is a little above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most areas.

Volunteerism is high at 19.8%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, with 25.6% doing 15 hours or more per week.

The First Nations population is very small, with the typical age of 64 being far older than the national figure of 24.

Families with children are common, making up 70.6% of households. This helps explain why the average home size of 2.6 people is higher than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.0% of dwellings. Many are large, with 88.0% of homes having three or more bedrooms, and 44.0% are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. This is consistent with the lack of public transport and a long 121-minute drive to the city.

The community is very stable, as only 24.4% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 30.6% of the workforce. Working from home is common, with 25.0% of residents doing so, far above the state average.

Bishopsbourne is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.