Claude Road

The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the national figure. This is reflected in the age structure, with seniors and older adults making up over 60% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national average.

A high proportion of people were born overseas, at 23.3%, which is well above the Tasmanian average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Scottish, Dutch, and Irish.

English is the main language for 93.5% of residents, meaning those using another language at home are far below the national figure. However, people who speak little or no English are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Over half the community (52.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 37.1%.

Education levels are lower than the national figure, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and about 42.5% completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,187. This is well below the national figure of $1,746, and very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 34.9% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, appearing in 13.8% of residents, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 37.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. There is also a notably high number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is larger than in about 70% of similar areas. Those of First Nations descent are far older than the national typical age of 24, and their household income is far below the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up nearly half of all households. Conversely, people living alone are far less common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at only 4.6%, and typical weekly rents are well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with a very long drive time to the city and no local public transport stops. Almost 65% of homes have two or more motor vehicles.

About 29.5% of the population moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is among the highest for its level at 10.5%, well above the national average. Those who are working are most often found in manufacturing, hospitality, or healthcare.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.