Don

The typical resident is 45, making the community noticeably older than most of Australia. About 5.7% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11% of the population, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.3% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Over half the population (50.2%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is well-served by schools, with 12 located within 3km.

Incomes are strong here, with a typical weekly household earning $1,912, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. People earning $2,000 or more a week are also more common than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions affect 33.1% of people, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 12.2%.

This is a highly active community where 24.2% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with more people providing childcare and housework than in most other areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 18. While household incomes for this group are far above the national figure, typical personal incomes are well below.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with a low number of people living alone, which is far below the state average.

Every single home in Don is a separate house, and 84.2% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 45.6% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 67% of workers driving to get to work. Public transport use is very low, and the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving house in the last five years compared to the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work (68.6%), which is far above the state average. Common industries include education, construction, and health care.

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