Black River

The area has a very high First Nations population compared to the state and nation. It is also much younger than most similar areas, with only 9.5% of people aged 65 and over, which is far below the Tasmanian figure of 20.9%.

Born overseas in a rate slightly above the state average, 16.7% of residents have origins outside Australia. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish, with a notable Dutch presence at 19%.

English is the only language used at home for 97.6% of the community. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.1%, while 42.9% of residents report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the Tasmanian average of 50%.

Educational attainment is far below the national figure, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,333, which is about the same as the state average but well below the national figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.1% of people. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Unpaid work is very common here, as 38.5% of people do 15 or more hours of housework a week, which is far above the state average. This is consistent with a high rate of people caring for children unpaid at 30.8%.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the national typical age of 24. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $450 per week, which is a little below the national figure.

Families tend to be a little smaller than the state and national averages, with 2.2 people per home. Nearly half of all households are couples with children.

Housing costs are low, with typical weekly rents of $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $936. Both figures are well below the state and national averages.

While the area has a high number of public transport stops, it takes a very long time to walk to the nearest one. Most people rely on cars, though 18.5% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively mobile, with 35.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, though this is slightly below the Tasmanian average.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 51.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, but the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.