Christmas Hills

The area has a very strong First Nations presence at 8.7%, which is well above the national figure. It is much younger than most similar areas, with only 5.5% of people aged 65 and over.

Australian and English ancestries are most common, making up 43.3% and 42.5% respectively. About 10.2% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 39.4% identifying as Christian and 37.8% reporting no religion.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 2.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 26.2% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $844, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. Families here generally earn more than most, with a typical weekly income of $2,125.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 19.7% having a long-term health condition and 6.3% reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteering is common at 20.5%, well above the national figure, and 26.8% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is small but distinct, with a typical age of 48 that is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household and 61.6% being couples with children. Interestingly, there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every single home is a separate house, and 84.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.9%, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $150.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

About 32.8% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 77.8% of people working full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.