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Buckland
567 km²
A typical household in Buckland earns just $1,012 a week, which is much lower than the national figure. This rural community is far older than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 52. It is a place where most people live in large, detached houses and many are now retired. Despite the low incomes, a high number of homes are owned outright, creating a stable but modest residential character in the Tasmanian countryside.
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The community is older than most, with a typical age of 52 and 22.3% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher-than-average proportion of children under 15 at 18.6%.
The population is overwhelmingly Australian born (88.8%), with a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents (9.0%) compared to the national figure.
English is the primary language for 93.6% of residents, and the 4.3% who use another language at home is far below the national average.
More than half the population (53.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.3% completing Year 12.
Weekly incomes are very low, with the typical personal income of $516 sitting well below the state and national figures.
Health challenges are common here; 37.8% of people have a long-term health condition, and 14.9% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.
Unpaid work is a significant part of life, with 29.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, a figure well above the national average.
The First Nations community is older than average at 38 years, and while household income is much lower than most areas, personal income is far above the state and national figures.
Living arrangements vary, with 32.4% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
The area is dominated by detached houses (98.6%), and 43.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average.
Most residents rely on cars, as 62.4% drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute.
The community has seen some movement, with 36.2% of residents arriving within the last five years.
Full-time employment is relatively high at 62.4%, with residents working across agriculture, construction, and hospitality.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.
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