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Cygnet
57 km²
A high proportion of First Nations people makes Cygnet stand out, with 17.6% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This community in the Huon Valley is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46. While many residents enjoy a walkable lifestyle with easy access to health services, the area is marked by lower typical incomes and a high number of people living alone.
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Cygnet has a very strong First Nations presence, far above the state and national figures. It is an older community, where nearly a quarter of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, and the typical resident is 46.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 88.5% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still well below the Tasmanian and national averages.
More than half of the population—51.5%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.
The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though the typical resident's education level is lower than the national average, with only 45.6% completing Year 12.
Incomes are much lower here than in most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,041, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.1% needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common in Cygnet than in most of Australia, with 20.4% of people giving their time. About 23.9% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
The First Nations community is one of the largest at this level, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.3% compared to the state and nation.
Household types vary widely, with a high number of people living alone (31.6%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.4% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 43.3% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, and 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Public transport is limited, with very few departures per 1,000 people.
Around 35.2% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5% of the population, which is well below the national average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.3% is a little above the national figure.
Cygnet is somewhat walkable, with 65.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of various amenities. This is especially true for health services, which are far more accessible here than in other parts of the state.