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Crayfish Creek
2 km²
A very small, older community defines Crayfish Creek, where the typical resident is 58. It is a sparsely populated area with a strong First Nations presence, which is far above the national figure. Life here is quiet and slower, with many residents living alone and a very small number of children. The community is characterized by low incomes and a high proportion of retirees who own their homes outright.
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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 32.4% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a significant First Nations population at 14.7%, which is well above the Tasmanian figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English (50%) and Australian (47.1%).
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average.
Half of the residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Tasmanian figure but far above the national average.
Educational attainment is low, with only 21.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $937, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, as 57.4% of people have a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average.
The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 12.7%, and more people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework than in most areas.
The First Nations community is notably older than the national average, with a typical age of 47, and personal incomes are far above the national figure.
Households are small, with a typical size of 1.8 people, and 36.1% of residents live alone, which is far above the national average.
Home ownership is very high, with 55.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than the national typical of $375, at just $185 per week.
While 98.6% of homes are near public transport, no one actually uses it to commute, with 68.8% of workers driving a car.
About 30.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average.
The workforce is small, with only 48.5% of adults working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is mostly car-dependent for groceries and health services, as there are no such amenities within a 15-minute walk.
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