Ellendale

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 8.4%. Residents are noticeably older than those in the rest of Tasmania, and 20.7% of the population is aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with 91.6% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is well below the state and national figures.

Religion is less common here than in the rest of Tasmania, where 41.4% of people report no religion. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 36.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $949 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 34.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Community spirit is evident in the 20.3% who volunteer, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 8.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, among the highest for its level.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level, though it faces significant disadvantage. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $325, which is far below the state and national figures.

A high number of people live alone, at 35.6%, which is far above the national average. However, 62.4% of families are couples with children.

Every single home in Ellendale is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 47.5% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 61% of people driving to work and 0% using public transport. Interestingly, 20% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 35.1% moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local economy relies heavily on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 32% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or park.