Fentonbury

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.2% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian and national figures. The typical resident is 43, and while children under 15 are around the middle for similar areas, there are far fewer seniors than in the rest of the state.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 5.7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 95.5% of people, and very few use another language at home compared to the rest of Australia. Notably, no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

A large majority of residents—63.6%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.8% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.7%, well below the national average.

Money is tight here, as the typical personal weekly income of $461 is among the lowest at this level. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical family income is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common, with 40.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes high rates of arthritis and asthma, and 14.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is a major part of local life, with 40.3% of people doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. Many residents also provide unpaid care, though volunteering rates are well below the state average.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in the wider state, with a typical age of just 16. Their typical personal income of $350 is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be a little larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Fentonbury is a separate house, though they are often small, with far fewer three-bedroom homes than the state average. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and no one works from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 53.8% of people having moved house in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Only half of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed often work in public administration, construction, or health care.

Fentonbury is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.