Hellyer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 16.9% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The community is slightly older than average, with a typical resident aged 44, and a high 22.3% of people are in de facto relationships.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.4% born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.2% of people using another language at home, which is well below the Tasmanian average.

Almost half the population (49.7%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree and 35.7% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $545, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, 13.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 38.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 20.1% experiencing a mental health condition, both of which are far above national levels.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 28.6% that is far above the national figure. This extends to unpaid care, with 18.2% providing care and 32.5% doing significant housework.

There are 32 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age for this group is 27. Personal income for First Nations residents is a little below the state and national figures.

Half of all households are couples with children. On average, there are 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national average of 2.5.

Every single home in Hellyer is a separate house. While typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $220, the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes than most of Australia.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes to work via public transport. This is despite having more public transport stops per 1,000 people than the state average.

The community is seeing significant movement, with 40.5% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years.

About 57.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 5.6%. The most common industries for local workers are manufacturing and health care.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.