Hampshire

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the national average. While it has a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most areas, there are no children under 15 living here.

Most of the community was born in Australia, with only 5.6% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is well below the state and national proportions for language diversity.

More than half of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state and far above the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 40% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,124 a week, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37% of people having a long-term health condition. About 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care for others is more common here than in most areas, though volunteering is among the lowest for similar places. Very few residents spend more than 15 hours a week on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with over half having children. People living alone are far fewer here than in the typical Tasmanian or Australian community.

Every home in Hampshire is a separate house with three or more bedrooms, and no one is renting. Mortgage payments are much lower than most areas, with a typical monthly cost of $1,105.

The area is highly car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one works from home. While there are some bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is among the longest for similar areas.

The community is very stable, with only 10.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national trends.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and there is no unemployment. Jobs are split across agriculture, transport, and healthcare.

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