Gormanston

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 46.9% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the low number of children, who make up only 9.4% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.5% were born overseas, which is slightly below the Tasmanian figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home in Gormanston. No residents use another language or speak little to no English, placing the area far below the national average for language diversity.

A large majority of people report having no religion, at 65.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 26.7% having completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are far below the state and national averages, with a typical weekly household earning $875 and no one in the area earning $2,000 or more per week.

Reflecting the older population, 34.4% of people need help with daily activities and 46.9% have a long-term health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

Gormanston has a high rate of volunteering at 36.0% and a notable 13.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, both far above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is lower than most similar areas.

The typical home has 2.2 people, a little below the national figure, and there are no one-parent families in the community.

Housing costs are among the lowest in the region, with typical weekly rents at just $46 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $417.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is quite mobile for such a small place, with 45.2% of people having moved in the last five years, well above the national average.

Only 32.0% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Gormanston is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.