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Highcroft
13 km²
Deeply car-dependent and remote, Highcroft is a small Tasmanian community where every single home is a separate house. It is a notably older area, with a typical resident aged 60 and no children under 15 living here. The population is small, with just 42 people, and there is a very high proportion of First Nations residents. This creates a quiet, mature settlement characterized by low incomes and a strong connection to the land.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 35.7% of people aged 65 and over. It is also very diverse in identity, as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is far above both the state and national averages.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English or Australian ancestry make up the vast majority of the community.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.
About 45.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.5% completing Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns just $687 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, with 45.2% of people living with a long-term health condition—a figure far above the national average.
A high number of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, and 9.3% of people have served in the Defence Force.
There are 9 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income is well below the national figure, though their household income is well above.
The community is mostly made up of couples without children, and one-parent families are well above the national average at 23.1%.
Every home is a separate house, and while 36.4% are owned outright, a higher than usual number of households rent.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state.
Only 41% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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