Geilston Bay

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. While children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, the senior population is well above the national figure at 23.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces account for 12.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 6.6%, a figure that is far below the national average but higher than in many similar areas.

Nearly half of the population (48.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure and much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is highly qualified, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion is also well above the Tasmanian figure at 55.7%.

Incomes are generally strong; typical weekly family income is $2,094, which is a little above the state figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.1% of residents. This includes a mental health condition rate of 11.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in the state or nation. Additionally, 5.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably younger than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 22. Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national figure at 50.8%.

Homes are smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 28.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (96.9%), and 40.4% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $380, which is well above the state figure.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 6.1% of people commuting by bus. The area is very well served by transit, with 38 stops in total.

The community is relatively mobile, with 35.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in the state average. The most common industries for residents are health care, social assistance, and public administration.

The area is moderately walkable, with 91.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 0.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk.