Falmouth

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This age profile helps explain why children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 46%. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

A majority of people report no religion at 54.7%, a figure that is far above the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Tasmanian average.

Typical incomes are low, with a typical household earning $1,075 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, although the rate of mental health conditions is well below the national figure.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 29.6%, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also well above the state and national averages.

First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than the usual age for the state or nation.

People living alone are much more common here than in most areas. This is consistent with the high number of couples without children and the overall older age of the population.

Homes are overwhelmingly separate houses, and 56.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. However, homes here are much smaller than usual, with very few having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement, as 47.6% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no schools, health services or groceries within a 15-minute walk.