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Bream Creek
58 km²
A far higher proportion of people here hold university degrees than in most similar areas, marking Bream Creek as a highly qualified community. This small Tasmanian settlement is notably diverse in its identity, with a First Nations population well above the national figure. The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses and people who work from home, creating a secluded residential feel. It is a place where many residents are highly active in their community, with volunteering rates far above the national average.
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The community is younger than the state average, with a typical age of 39. It has a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.7% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, a figure far below the national average for language diversity.
A large majority of residents report having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures.
This is a highly educated area, with 39.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12.
Typical family incomes are a little above the state average, and a well-above-average 16.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, and 31% of people have a long-term health condition.
Volunteering is exceptionally common, with 44.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.
The First Nations population is larger than in 61% of similar areas. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 17.
Couples with children make up over half of all families. There are no one-parent families in the area, which is far below the national figure.
Housing is entirely made up of separate houses, and a far-above-average 61.2% are owned outright. Renting is much less common here than across the state.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport, which helps explain why 28.8% of people work from home—a figure far above the state average.
About 29.9% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national average.
While full-time employment is far below the national figure, there is no unemployment. A high number of residents are managers or professionals.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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