Gowrie Park

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 57 and no children under 15. First Nations people make up 12.2% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian average of 5.4%.

About 29.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the state average. Most people here identify as English or Australian, with New Zealand and England being the most common birthplaces outside Australia.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or those who speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (46.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 25.8% completing Year 12. Most residents finished school at Year 10.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly family income of $700, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.5% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national average. About 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children is very rare here, at 10.8%, which is far below the national figure. However, 13.5% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.

The First Nations community is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 57. Personal incomes for First Nations residents are also much lower than the national typical figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.9 people per household. Nearly half of the families are couples without children.

Housing costs are much lower than the state average, with a typical weekly rent of $225 and typical monthly home-loan payments of just $401.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is among the highest at 180 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 39% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, which is a little above the Tasmanian average.

Only 35.1% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

Gowrie Park is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is far below the state average.