East Ridgley

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49. Children under 15 make up only 7.9% of the population, which is far below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.4% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Irish are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (56.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 38.6% of people completing Year 12. Those with qualifications are most commonly trained in engineering and related fields.

Typical weekly household income is $1,541, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. A notable 15% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.

About 31.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average of 27.7%. Mental health is the most commonly reported condition.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas, at 11.3%. However, 27.5% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is slightly above the national figure.

First Nations people are not represented in the general population counts here, though the few individuals recorded have a typical personal income that is far above the national average.

Families with children make up half of the households, and one-parent families are very rare at just 3.7%, far below the national figure of 14.1%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. There are no renters in the community, as the vast majority of homes are owned with a mortgage.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. A higher than average 20.7% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Workforce activity is very high, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is considered car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.6. There are almost no amenities or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.