Copping

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up 22% of the population, which is well above the Australian average, while de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 92% of residents. This means there are far fewer people using another language here compared to both Tasmania and Australia.

A large majority of the community report no religion, at 63.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with far fewer residents holding a bachelor degree or having completed Year 12 compared to the national average.

While 22.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, typical weekly family and personal incomes are far below the national figures.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of Australia, with arthritis being the most frequent. About 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 43.2% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 4.5% of the population, which is slightly above the national average. This group is noticeably younger and earns a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Many families consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in Copping is a separate house, and many are owned outright. Renting is far less common here than in most of Australia, and typical rents and mortgage payments are well below the national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. However, 19.1% of workers stay at home for their jobs, which is far above the state average.

About 34.6% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Many residents work in construction, professional roles, or agriculture.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the Tasmanian average. Residents have no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.