Caveside

Caveside has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 7%. It is also a family-friendly spot, with children under 15 making up 19.7% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 11.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.8% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national average. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 38.7%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.9% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas. The typical weekly family income is $1,218, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are more common here, with 31% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a key part of community life, with 15.2% of people providing unpaid care. There is also a strong history of service, as 7.8% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 21. While household incomes are well above the state average, typical personal incomes for First Nations people are a little below the national figure.

Homes are generally small, with 2.3 people per household. There is a high proportion of one-parent families at 20.2%, which is well above the national average.

Every single home in Caveside is a separate house, and 90% have three or more bedrooms. This helps explain why home-loan payments and rents are much lower than the national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Caveside is a very stable community; only 14.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 59.6% of the workforce. While full-time employment is steady, the unemployment rate of 7.6% is a little above the national figure.

Caveside is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.