Holwell

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, people aged 65 and over are far less common here than across Tasmania.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.5% born here. This makes the proportion of people born overseas far below the national figure.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 100% of residents using it. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

More than half of the community (53.0%) report having no religion, which is a little above the state figure and far above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,274, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are a little more common here than in the rest of the state. However, there are far fewer people with mental health conditions compared to most areas.

The area has a high rate of unpaid childcare, with 36.5% of people caring for children. Volunteers are also more common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with one parent are much more common here than in most areas. About 27.3% of people live alone, and the usual home holds 2.4 people.

Every home in Holwell is a separate house, which is far above the national average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $200, far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

The community is active, with a higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than in the rest of the state. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

Holwell is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.