Boomer Bay

The area is much older than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 55 and over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. This is consistent with the very low number of children under 15, who make up just 10.3% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.3%), and those with overseas roots are far less common here than across Australia. English is the most frequent ancestry at 52.1%.

English is the primary language for 94.0% of the community. People using another language at home are far less common here than the national figure.

A majority of residents (55.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

The area has a lower proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (10.2%) compared to most other areas, with many residents holding a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,187, which is a little below the Tasmanian figure. There are no households earning $3,000 or more per week, a result far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.9% of people. About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, while far fewer people are caring for children. About 4.9% of the community have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small but distinctive, with a typical age of 61, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Many residents live alone (36.4%), which is far above the national figure. Homes are generally smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people.

A high 47.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $220, well below the state figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, though 22.2% of people work from home, which is far above the state average. About 10.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

About 57.4% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries for the local workforce include construction, accommodation and food, and manufacturing.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. Residents have no access to groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.