Forcett

The area is younger than most, with 19.1% of the population being children under 15. It is also much more likely to have residents in de facto relationships than other similar areas, at 21.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.8%), and the community has a very low proportion of overseas-born people compared to both the state and nation.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.7% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Over half of the community (52.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.4% completing Year 12, both of which are far below national levels.

Typical household incomes are $1,797 a week, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of $1,358 and about the same as the national average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.2% of residents, which is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most areas.

Care for others is a common theme, with 14.3% of people providing unpaid care. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members (6.3%) compared to the rest of Australia.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas. In Forcett, this group has a typical personal income of $924, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than typical, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, at just 12.2%, which is far below the national average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.2%), with 85.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 5.4% of households.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as 68% drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 85.8% having two or more.

The community is relatively stable, as only 26% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (68.3%), which is well above the national average. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.