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Hermitage
88 km²
Far older than the state and national average, Hermitage is a sparsely populated area with only 6 residents. The typical resident is 66, making it one of the oldest communities at this level. This is a remote, non-residential setting where homes are small and the landscape is steep. Because of its isolation and tiny population, it functions as a car-dependent pocket of the Central Highlands.
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The community is very small and significantly older than most, with a typical age of 66 years. This is 24 years older than the typical Tasmanian resident.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 0%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Typical household income is $1,874 per week, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of $1,358 and about the same as the national average.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
While there are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, the First Nations median age is among the highest at this level at 72 years, with a typical personal income of $1,199, which is far above the state and national figures.
Homes here are small, with 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
There are 0.80 people per bedroom, which is about the same as the state and national figures but higher than most similar areas.
This is a remote area with no public transport stops or routes. It takes 94 minutes to drive to the city, which is higher than most areas.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep with a 15.0% slope.
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