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Friendly Beaches
34 km²
A typical resident is 59 years old, making Friendly Beaches far older than the national average. This is a sparsely populated area with only 11 people living here. The community is characterized by very small households and low incomes. It is a remote setting where residents are almost entirely reliant on cars to get around.
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The population is very small, with just 11 people. Residents are far older than those in the rest of the state and country, with a typical age of 59.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 82%, ahead of No religion (36%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Incomes are generally low; the typical household earns $575 a week, which is far below the Tasmanian figure of $1,358 and the national figure of $1,746.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Diabetes at 55%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Households are very small, with only 1.6 people per home, which is well below both the state and national averages.
Typical weekly rent is $400, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the Tasmanian average of $290.
The area is very remote, with a 130-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.
The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 43%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 7.7% of homes are near a park.
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