Electrona

This is a young community where children under 15 make up 27.6% of the population, far above the national figure. First Nations people make up 7.2% of the area, which is much higher than most similar places.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 85.7% born here and only 11.3% born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while those born abroad are far fewer than in the rest of Australia.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion at 57.8%, which is far above the Australian average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.1%.

While the area has a higher school advantage score than most, 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the state and national figures.

Incomes here are generally strong; the typical weekly household income is $1,828, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. Typical personal weekly income of $910 is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

Caring for children is very common here, with 37.0% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, general unpaid care is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations households in Electrona earn $1,937 weekly, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical age for First Nations residents is 23, slightly younger than the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.4% of households.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 92.6%, and 80% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While many have mortgages, typical weekly rents of $400 are well above the state figure.

Most people rely on cars, though 4.1% commute by public transport, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Every single home in the area has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 35.5% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a very strong workforce, with 71.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment is low at 2.5%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, almost all homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport.