Chasm Creek

The population is far above the national average for First Nations people at 15.1%, and children under 15 make up a high 28.3%. While the typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure, there are far fewer seniors than usual at 13.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the number of people born overseas at 9.4% is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, meaning no one in the community speaks another language, which is far below the national figure.

More than half of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are varied; while 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below both the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,781, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Residents are much less likely to have a long-term health condition than most areas, though mental health conditions are a little above the state figure.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 39.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest at this level.

First Nations residents are markedly young, with a typical age of 9. This group also earns much more than most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $2,249.

A high 36.0% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure, though 59.5% of families are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Most are owned with a mortgage, and the typical monthly loan payment of $867 is far below the national figure.

The area is very car-reliant, as every home has at least two vehicles and no one works from home. This is consistent with the long 198-minute drive time to the city.

About 35.3% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is slightly below the national figure.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 67.9%, and there is no unemployment. People mostly work in technicians and trades, clerical roles, and management.

While most homes are near a park or transport stop, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.