Doctors Rocks

The community is far older than the national figure, with 34.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.2% of the population, which is well below both the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 15.7% of the population, which is about the same as the Tasmanian average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the dominant language, with 84.3% of residents speaking it only. Only 4.5% use another language at home, which is well below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents have no religion (53.9%), a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.6%.

The area is well-qualified, with 49.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is a little above the state average. People with bachelor degrees or higher make up 18.7% of the population.

Incomes are notably high; the typical household earns $2,124 a week, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. About 20.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are much less common here (3.4%) than in the rest of the state. About 30.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, consistent with the national figure.

A high proportion of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework (33.3%), which is far above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than most areas at 13.3%.

The population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is very small, with only one person recorded, who is aged 86.

Most people live as couples, with 47.9% in couples without children and 46.6% in couples with children. One-parent families are far less common than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.8% of homes owned outright. Renting is rare here, at only 8.8%, which is far below the state and national figures.

Every home has a motor vehicle, and 35.3% have three or more. While there are several public transport stops nearby, no one uses them to get to work.

The population is very stable, as only 23.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The community has a strong professional base, with 34.8% of workers in professional roles and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work in health, education, or agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.