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Bridgewater
17 km²
A very high proportion of one-parent families, at 40.5%, sets Bridgewater apart from most other areas. This is a young community where the typical resident is just 31 and children under 15 make up nearly a quarter of the population. The area has a strong First Nations presence and a high number of renters. Many residents face challenges with lower typical incomes and higher rates of long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state.
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Bridgewater is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 31. Children under 15 make up 24.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.1% born here and only 6.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 86.5% of the population. Those using another language at home represent 4.0% of residents, which is well below the Tasmania average of 8.7%.
More than half of the population (53.0%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.1% of residents completing Year 12 and just 5.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than the state and national averages. The typical household earns $944 a week, far below the Australian figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, with 37.0% of people living with a long-term health condition and 15.4% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are well above national levels.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 7.1%, falling far below the state average of 18.0%.
The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.
One-parent families are very common, making up 40.5% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.
Renters make up 55.3% of the community, far above the state average of 26.4%. Consequently, only 19.6% of homes are owned outright, among the lowest for this level.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, with 4.1% commuting via transit. However, 14.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, well above the national figure.
The area is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
Employment is a significant challenge, with an unemployment rate of 11.9%, well above both the state (5.9%) and national (5.1%) figures.
The area is quite walkable, with 89.0% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport and 91.9% near a park, both far above the state averages.
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