Coles Bay

The community is notably diverse in age, with 44.3% of residents being young adults and 24.7% being seniors. This is a higher proportion of seniors than the national figure of 17.2%. Interestingly, there are far fewer children under 15 here than in most of Australia.

People born overseas make up 27.6% of the population, which is far above the Tasmanian average. This international character is reflected in the birthplaces of residents, with 10.1% born in Nepal.

Reflecting its high overseas birth rate, 19.8% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, though the number of people who speak little or no English remains low at 1.9%.

About 42.7% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians at 26.4% and Hindus at 9.7%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly incomes are $837, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. However, household incomes are lower than the national typical, with only 12.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are in remarkably good health, with only 21.9% having a long-term health condition—far below the state figure of 33.6%. Very few people, just 2.1%, need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national rate. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children compared to the rest of the state.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. This small group is far older than the national typical age, with a median age of 37, and they earn a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 36.4% of people live alone—far above the national figure. Homes are smaller than average, with a typical size of 2.0 people per household.

The housing market is split, with 43% of homes owned outright but a much higher than average 35.1% of households renting. Most homes are separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is $260, which is well below the national figure.

While there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in other Tasmanian areas, the walk to the nearest stop is among the longest. Most people rely on cars, and only 8.9% of the workforce works from home.

The population is highly mobile, with 48% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far above the state average, driven largely by recent arrivals from overseas.

Work is heavily concentrated in accommodation and food services, which employ 57% of the population. Only 54.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. Many residents live far from essential services, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health clinic.