Dover

Dover is much older than most areas, with 30.8% of people aged 65 and over. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%, and the community has far fewer children under 15 than typical Australian neighborhoods.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 16.8% of people were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of residents. About 5.2% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure.

More than half of the community (52.7%) report having no religion. This is a little above the Tasmanian figure and far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national figures, with only 37.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the 58.8% seen across Australia.

Household incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $962, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 37.2% having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 7.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Military service is more common here than in most areas, with 5.8% of people having served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care for children is much lower than the national average, consistent with the older age of the population.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, with 118 people. However, this group faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 16.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are often small, with 33.9% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure, and the typical home holds just 2.1 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Almost all homes (97.2%) are separate houses.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While most homes have a vehicle, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, though 37.5% of people have moved in the last five years. This is about the same as the Tasmanian average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 37.8% of the workforce. Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average.

Dover is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 29% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed.