Crabtree

Families are a major feature here, with children under 15 making up 21.8% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. The community is also younger than most, and 17.9% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than in similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those who identify with an ancestry are predominantly Australian or English. About 12.7% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 94.2% using it at home. Only 2.9% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community—61.4%—has no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest proportions for areas of this level.

Residents are well-qualified, with 24% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the state average. Over half of the adults have completed Year 12, a figure well above the Tasmanian average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is $267 higher than the state figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is lower than in most similar areas.

The area has fewer people with long-term health conditions than most similar places. However, the rate of mental health conditions is 10.7%, which is much higher than most areas of this level.

Unpaid work is common here, as 35.5% of people care for children and 27.7% do significant housework, both well above the national figures. Additionally, 6.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 9.1% of the population, which is well above the state average. This group is far younger than most, with a typical age of 16, and they earn a typical household income of $1,875, which is well above the state figure.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 57.9% of families.

Every single home in Crabtree is a separate house. While 81.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, renting is very rare at just 8.5%, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and nearly half have two or more.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults—68.2%—are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.