Cape Barren Island

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 62.5% of the population, which is far above the Tasmanian average. The community is far older than the national figure, with 26.6% of residents aged 65 and over.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.7% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian (28.1%) or English (20.3%) ancestry.

English is the main language for 84.4% of people, though 6.3% use another language at home. This is slightly lower than the state average, and far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 68.8%, which is far above both the state and national averages.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 28% of residents completing Year 12. Very few adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, at just 6.0%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with typical household weekly earnings of $725. This is far below the Tasmanian average of $1,358.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 48.4% of people—far above the national figure. Arthritis and heart disease are the most frequently reported conditions.

A higher than usual 26% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. More people provide unpaid care here than in most other areas.

First Nations people are a central part of the community, and 10% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average. Typical personal income for this group is very low at $389 per week.

Many people live alone (53.8%) or in one-parent families (29.5%), both of which are far above the national average. Consequently, homes are small, with only 2.0 people per household.

Everyone lives in a separate house, and 46.2% are owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of only $85.

The area is highly car-dependent, yet 70% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen significant movement, with 51.7% of residents moving house in the last five years, which is far above the national figure.

Unemployment is well above the national average at 11.1%. Most of those who do work are in education and training (42.9%) or agriculture, forestry and fishing (23.8%).

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or public transport.