Deddington

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas. This is consistent with the fact that 58.6% of families are couples with children, and de facto relationships are far more common here than across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is well below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 67.1%. This is far above the figures for both Tasmania and Australia.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national average. Qualifications are often trade-based, with nearly half of residents holding a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household incomes are well above the state average at $1,718 per week, though no households earn $3,000 or more. Personal incomes are also higher than most areas, with 10.6% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 18.8% have a long-term health condition and 0.0% need help with daily activities, both of which are well below the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 36.4% of people caring for children and 15.2% providing other unpaid care, both far above national levels. Additionally, 8.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Family homes are the norm, with 58.6% being couples with children and very few people living alone. One-parent families are also much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 80.6% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are far below the national figure, nearly half of all homes are owned with a mortgage.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Working from home is far more common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

About 32.4% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is very high at 15.2%. Many locals work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.