Dowsing Point

The area is much younger than most similar places, with a typical resident aged 40 and a high percentage of children. This is reflected in the family structure, where de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of Tasmania.

About 14.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home by 88.3% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is well below the Tasmanian and national figures.

Over half the community (51.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas. Only 29.8% of residents completed Year 12, and only 8.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

While typical household income is lower than the national figure, typical personal income is $933, which is well above the state average. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas. This includes a higher rate of long-term health conditions and a mental health rate that is well above the national average.

Unpaid care is very common, with 42.4% of people caring for children, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Those identifying as First Nations here have a typical personal income of $949, far above the state and national figures.

One-parent families are very common at 35.2%, which is far above the national average. About a third of residents live alone, and homes typically house 2.1 people.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. However, renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and far fewer people own their homes outright.

Most people drive to work, and 14.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its population.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38.9% of residents moving house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is very high at 90%, far above the national average. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. Residents can easily reach parks and public transport on foot, but other amenities are far away.