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Campania
210 km²
More than 75% of similar areas are smaller than Campania, which is a residential community with a notably young feel. The typical resident is 39, which is noticeably younger than the state average. This youthful character is reflected in the high number of children and the prevalence of de facto relationships. Most people here live in large, detached houses, creating a community centered on family life in a rural setting.
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The area is noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average, with 19.2% of people being children under 15. It also has a much higher proportion of de facto relationships (19.7%) than most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 7.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Most residents identify as Australian or English, with 81.6% born in Australia.
English is the primary language for 86.3% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 4.0% of the population, which is well below the state average.
Religious patterns are split almost evenly, with 43.4% of people identifying as Christian and 43.0% reporting no religion.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household income is $1,560, which is a little above the state figure. Personal weekly incomes are about the same as the national figure at $779.
Long-term health conditions affect 29.4% of residents, which is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 29.6% of people providing this support, which is well above both state and national figures. There is also a notably high number of former Defence Force members.
First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The typical person in this group is 29, which is noticeably older than the state and national averages.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and 56.5% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.
Detached houses are the norm at 98.8%, and 84.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average, while the rental rate is far below.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.3% of workers driving to work and 1.5% of homes having no vehicle. While there are five public transport stops, the typical walk to one takes 64 minutes.
Migration is relatively low, as only 31.6% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure at 4.3%.
Working or looking for work is common for 62.2% of adults, slightly above the national figure. Health care, construction, and agriculture are the primary industries for local workers.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.2. This is highlighted by the fact that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.
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