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Granville Harbour
47 km²
Seniors make up the majority of the small population in Granville Harbour, where the typical resident is 62. This is a far older community than the national average, with over half of the residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and the area is sparsely populated with only 30 people. It is a quiet, car-dependent settlement where most residents have lived for a long time.
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The community is far older than the rest of the state, with 56.7% of people aged 65 or over and no children under 15. Marital status is varied, with 63.3% of residents married and 23.3% who have never married.
People born overseas make up 20.0% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for 43.3% of residents.
English is the only language used at home by 93.3% of residents. This is far below the national figure for people using another language at home, which is 0.0% here.
About 43.3% of people report no religion, which is well below the Tasmanian figure of 50.0%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 26.7%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 33.3% completing Year 12. The most common highest year of school completed is Year 10.
Typical family income is $3,999 a week, which is far above the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $585, which is well below the Australian average of $805.
Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 40.0% of residents, which is far above the national figure. Lung conditions and other general conditions are the most frequent, each reported by 16.7% of people.
The area has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 11.8%, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is non-existent here, consistent with the lack of children in the area.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are small, with a typical 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,517, which is a little above the state average. With only 0.60 people per bedroom, housing is much less crowded than in most areas.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
Residents are unlikely to move, with only 23.3% having changed home in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 53.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below both the state and national figures.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though a few residents live near a park.
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