# Gray

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Tasmania › Rest of Tas. › Break O'Day › 7215, TAS

Area: 34 km²

Daily life in Gray revolves around a small, older population where the typical resident is 54. This sparsely populated area is an unusual mix of high educational attainment and very low incomes. It is a place where most people own their homes outright and live alone, creating a quiet, residential atmosphere in the Break O'Day region. With a total population of only 71 people, the community is far older than the national figure and heavily reliant on cars for every need.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than the state or national average, with 18.3% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the population, which is about the same as the Tasmanian figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 71 | -49.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 54 yrs | +10.2% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.6% | -13.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.3% | +37.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.9% | +20.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.6% | -37.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 36.6%, Seniors (65+) 18.3%, Children (0–14) 16.9%, Young adults (25–44) 9.9%

**Marital status** — Married 46.3%, Never married 33.3%, Divorced 22.2%, Widowed 9.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia (81.7%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the national figure. English, Scottish, and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 11.3% | -0.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.7%, England 8.5%

**Ancestry** — Australian 46.5%, English 26.8%, Scottish 12.7%, German 11.3%, Irish 9.9%

## Language

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 94.4%

## Religion

A majority of the population reports no religion at 54.9%, which is well above the state figure and far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 54.9% | +51.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 54.9%, Christianity 31.0%, Not stated 11.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Adults here are well qualified, with 25.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 51.7% completing Year 12, both figures being well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 51.7% | +70.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 25.9% | +157.1% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 215 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 928 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 51.7%, Year 10 25.9%, Year 11 17.2%, Year 9 or below 8.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 38.1%, Bachelor degree 19.0%, Postgraduate degree 7.1%, Graduate diploma / certificate 7.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 7.1%

**Field of qualification** — Education 16.7%, Management & commerce 14.3%, Society & culture 14.3%, Natural & physical sciences 9.5%, Engineering & related 7.1%, Architecture & building 7.1%, Health 7.1%

## Income

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning just $675 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $388 | +16.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $675 | +7.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $900 | +11.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 35.7%, Under $650 32.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 66.7%, $650–$1,499 11.1%, $1,500–$2,999 11.1%

## Health & Disability

The area faces significant health challenges, as 14.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 31.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 14.1% | +78.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 19.7%, Mental health 11.3%, Other condition 11.3%, Cancer 9.9%, Heart disease 5.6%, Asthma 4.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 53.5%, One condition 23.9%, Two conditions 12.7%, Three or more 5.6%

## Community Participation

Volunteerism is higher than the national average at 20.4%, and 33.3% of people do significant amounts of unpaid housework, which is far above the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.4% | -16.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 5.6% | -65.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.8% | +33.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 33.3% | -15.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 45, which is far older than the national First Nations median age of 24.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 4 | — |
| First Nations median age | 45 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $350 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,375 | — |

## Family & Households

Half of all households consist of one person living alone, which is far above the national average. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.0 people per home on average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.0 | -4.8% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 50.0% | +61.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 53.5%, Couples without children 46.5%, Other families 9.3%

**Household size** — 1 person 50.0%, 2 people 42.9%, 3 people 17.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 75% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost all residents live in separate houses, though very few of these homes have three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $553 | -48.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 75.0% | +25.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 92.9% | -2.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 39.3% | -28.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 75.0%, Owned with a mortgage 39.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 92.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 39.3%, 2 bedrooms 21.4%, 1 bedroom 10.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 36.4%, Under $1,000 27.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 63.6%, Walked 18.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 46.4%, 1 vehicle 39.3%, 4 or more 10.7%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with 28.6% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 28.6% | +20.5% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Only 38.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, education, or health care.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 38.9% | -25.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 31.8% | -35.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 27.3%, Education & training 27.3%, Health care & social assistance 22.7%, Accommodation & food 13.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 40.9%, Community & personal service 31.8%, Labourers 27.3%, Technicians & trades 13.6%

## Walkability

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 35.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 98.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 19.5% | — |

## Schools serving Gray

1 school, 215 students, average ICSEA 928.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Combined 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| St Marys District School | Government | Combined | 7.3 km | 215 |

## Nearby areas

[Chain Of Lagoons](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60107/chain-of-lagoons) · [St Marys](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60634/st-marys) · [Four Mile Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60213/four-mile-creek) · [Cornwall](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60129/cornwall) · [Seymour](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60596/seymour) · [Falmouth](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60197/falmouth) · [Douglas River](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60163/douglas-river) · [Douglas-Apsley](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60164/douglas-apsley)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60249/gray