Glendevie

The typical resident is 50, making Glendevie far older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.0% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 18.4% born abroad. English is the most common ancestry at 51.7%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 77.0% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.6%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.5% of residents have no religion, which is well above the Australian average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.3%.

Educational qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $949 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Notably, no households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are among the highest at this level at 10.3%. This is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

The area has a high rate of veterans, with 10.1% having served in the Defence Force. Around 27.9% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations people make up 8.0% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is notably young, with a typical age of 17.

Living alone is very common, with 45.5% of people in single-person homes. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in Glendevie is a separate house, and 63.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.

Cars are essential here, as every home has at least one vehicle. While there are a few public transport stops, it can take 21 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 41.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the Tasmanian average.

The workforce is smaller than usual, with 55.9% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major industries, employing 23.5% of workers.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.