Bridport

The typical resident is 51, making the area far older than both the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.2% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up just 7.5%, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is well below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 46.3%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.7%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 31.8% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the national average. About 15% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,242, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 13.8%.

Volunteering is high in the community, with 20.5% of people participating, which is well above the national figure. About 12.3% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

There are 63 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the state and national averages. Unemployment among this group is remarkably low at 0.0%.

Homes tend to be small, with only 2.1 people per home. A high number of people live alone—34.8%—which is well above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.7% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 44.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, and almost no one uses public transport to commute. This is consistent with the long drive time to the city, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 36.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 57.9%, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.4%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or construction.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3, well below the state average. While many are near parks and schools, no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.