Currie

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the national figure. Seniors make up 28.7% of the population, which is well above the state average, while de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.6% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 85% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, it is still far below the national average.

Over half of the population (50.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and slightly above the state figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 39.7% of residents having completed Year 12. However, there is a high number of schools available per child compared to similar areas.

Typical household incomes are lower than those in the rest of the state and nation. On the other hand, typical personal weekly incomes are slightly above the Tasmanian figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 31.6% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is exceptionally common in Currie, with 32.1% of people giving their time, a figure far above both state and national levels.

There are 22 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those in this community are noticeably older and have higher personal incomes than the state and national averages.

Living arrangements are quite distinct, with 39.5% of people living alone—a rate far above the national figure. Consequently, homes are smaller, with just 2.0 people per household.

Detached houses are the norm for 91% of homes. Rent is far below the national average at $200 a week, and monthly mortgage payments are also lower than the state figure.

Cars are the primary way to get around, as there are no public transport routes or stops in the area. Only 4.8% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national average.

The community has seen a recent influx of people from abroad, with recent overseas arrivals making up 17% of the population, which is slightly above the national figure.

The local job market is strong with a very low unemployment rate of 1.7%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or manufacturing.

The area is very walkable, with 64.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. This is far above the state average, with many residents living close to parks, groceries, and health services.