Cradoc

The community is far older than the national average and has far fewer children than most areas. A little over 7% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.

Most people were born in Australia, though 15.4% were born overseas, which is about the same as the Tasmanian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 96.1% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 56.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Cradoc is highly qualified, with 29% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly incomes are lower than in most areas and well below the national figure. For example, the typical household earns $1,333 a week, compared to the national figure of $1,746.

While people needing help with daily activities are few, long-term health and mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is common, with 23.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $825, which is well above the state and national figures. However, the unemployment rate for this group is much higher than in most areas.

Couples with or without children make up the vast majority of households. One-parent families and people living alone are much less common than in most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 97.2% of homes being detached. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure, and renting is much lower than usual.

Car use is essential as 0% of people commute by public transport, and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is more common here than in the rest of the state.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

People working or looking for work are slightly more common than in the state average. The local workforce is spread across construction, health care, and agriculture.

Cradoc is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.