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Camena
5 km²
A far higher proportion of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Camena than in the rest of Tasmania. This is a sparsely populated area of just 24 people, with no children under 15 living here. The community is notably older, with a typical resident aged 57. These few households are largely independent and car-dependent, living in a remote setting far from the city.
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The population is much older than the national figure, with a typical age of 57. However, 12.5% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well below both the Tasmanian and Australian averages.
Every resident was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Most people identify as having Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home here. Consequently, the share of people using another language is far below the national average.
About 45.8% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. The remaining population is primarily Christian.
There are two primary government schools within 3 km of the area, though the typical school size is much smaller than most similar areas.
Typical weekly family income is $2,249, which is well above the Tasmanian average. However, the typical household income of $1,312 is well below the national figure.
The community is in good health, with 0% of people needing help with daily activities. The 16.7% of residents with a long-term health condition is far below the national rate.
No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, a figure that is well below the state and national averages.
First Nations residents earn significantly more than most, with a typical personal income of $2,499, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.
Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $138 and typical monthly loan payments of $800, both of which are far below the national figures.
The area is extremely remote, with a 200-minute drive time to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.
Residents are unlikely to move, with only 20.8% arriving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.
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