Henrietta

The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 19% of the population. This is consistent with a high rate of de facto relationships at 18.1%, which is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up only 2.2% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents identify as Australian, English, or Irish.

English is the dominant language here, with 81.8% speaking it only. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (47.4%) report having no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 5.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below national figures.

Personal incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly pay of $575. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities (8.8%) compared to the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.7% of residents.

Residents spend a great deal of time on unpaid housework, with 39.8% doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than usual.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than those across Australia, with a typical age of 20. Household and personal incomes for this group are far below the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and very few people living alone. Most families consist of couples with children.

Every single home in Henrietta is a separate house, and 100% of these have three or more bedrooms. No one in the community currently rents.

The area is highly car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport and there are no transport stops available. The drive time to the city is among the highest at this level.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 60.4%, though the unemployment rate of 6.9% is also a little above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the Tasmanian average. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.