Glengarry

The area has a typical age of 46, which is noticeably older than the state average and far older than the national figure. About 16.3% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well below the Tasmanian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.8% of the population, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries here.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Roughly half the population reports having no religion, which is much higher than in most similar areas and far above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 38.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,478, which is a little above the state average. However, personal incomes are generally low, with the typical weekly amount of $622 sitting well below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate slightly above the national average.

Residents are very active in their homes, with a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than the national average. There is also a strong history of service, as 4.7% of people have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, and the typical age is just 12, making this group far younger than the state and national averages. Personal income for this group is also much lower than in most similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 57.1% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.4% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 41.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Because of this, 64.5% of workers drive to work, and the typical drive to the city takes 148 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 28% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, with common industries including health care, agriculture, and construction. Full-time employment is well below the national average at 52.3%.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.