Bothwell

The typical resident is 47, making the area noticeably older than the Tasmanian average. About 24.6% of people are seniors, and First Nations people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. About 37.1% of people report having no religion, which is far below the figure for Tasmania.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below both the state and national figures.

Typical household incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,232. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of residents. About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas. This spirit of participation is seen in the 21.2% who volunteer, well above the national figure.

The First Nations community is larger than in most similar areas, with a typical age of 32, which is far older than the national average for this group.

A high number of people live alone, accounting for 34.0% of households. This is well above the national average, though 52% of homes are still couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 44.7% owned outright—far above the national figure. Rents and mortgage payments are much lower than in most other areas.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of the workforce commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is very stable, as only 26.4% of people moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are major employers, accounting for 30.9% of jobs. Full-time employment is well above the state average at 59.7%.

While the area is mostly car-dependent, many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools. However, there is no access to health services within a short walk.