Herdsmans Cove

This is a very young community where the typical resident is 29, far younger than the Tasmanian average of 42. Children under 15 make up 28% of the population, while those aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to both the state and the nation. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2% of people using another language at home. This is well below the Tasmanian figure of 8.7% and far below the national average.

A large majority of residents, 60.5%, report having no religion. This is far above the Tasmanian average of 50% and significantly higher than the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 30.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,012. This is well below the Tasmanian average of $1,358.

Health challenges are more common here, with 34.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 16.6% of residents, which is well above the national average.

While more people here provide unpaid care and look after children than in most areas, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at just 7.9%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, numbering 259. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, and the unemployment rate for First Nations residents is well above the national figure at 15.6%.

Family sizes are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 42.7% of households, which is far above the national average.

Rental properties dominate the area at 65.1%, far above the state and national figures. While most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, very few are owned outright.

The area has an unusually high number of public transport stops and a short walk to the nearest one. However, 11.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas. The unemployment rate is 16.9%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The area is somewhat walkable, with all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.