Forth

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common. About 16% of people were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average.

English is the dominant language, with 90.9% of people using it at home. Only 3.1% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Almost half of the population (49.6%) report having no religion. This is much higher than most similar areas and far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Education and engineering are common fields of study.

Typical weekly household income is $1,592, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. However, this is still a little below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.1% of residents, which is well below the state average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 12.7%.

Volunteering is common here, with 20% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. A high 29% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up 3.9% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than others in the area, with a typical age of 22.

The area is dominated by families, with 52.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone (21.1%) compared to the state average.

Homes here are typically large, with 87.9% having three or more bedrooms. A high 44.6% of these detached houses are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is non-existent for commuting, and the drive time to the city is very high.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 31.4% of the population, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, accounting for 18.5% of jobs. While more adults are working or looking for work than in the state average, full-time employment is well below the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.