Glenfern

Children under 15 make up 23.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40, making the area a little younger than the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.5% born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 3.4% using another language at home. This is well below the Tasmanian average of 8.7%.

Half of the population reports having no religion, which is much higher than in most areas and far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,166, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn over $3,000 a week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.8% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. However, long-term health conditions overall are well below the state average.

A striking 10.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a rate well above the national figure of 2.8%. Volunteer rates are lower than most areas.

First Nations residents are far older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 43. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 92% have three or more bedrooms. No one in the community currently rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 23.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 57.9% of adults are working or looking for work, with common industries being healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.