Honeywood

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 20.4% of the population and very few seniors. It also has a First Nations population of 5.4%, which is about the same as the state average but higher than most other areas.

Honeywood is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 95.9% of residents born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 98.3% using it at home. This means the percentage of people using another language is far below the national average.

A majority of residents (53.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and the rate of people completing Year 12 is also well below the state average.

Income is a standout feature, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,363 being far above the Tasmanian average. About 23.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most areas.

While long-term health conditions are slightly less common than in the state, the proportion of people with a mental health condition is 11.8%, which is higher than most areas.

Family responsibilities are high here, with 35.3% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 74% of similar areas. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $850, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home and very few people living alone. About 70.1% of households are couples with children, which helps explain the high number of people per bedroom.

Every home in Honeywood is a separate house, and 86.6% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here at only 1.7%, far below the state and national figures.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and 0% of residents are within a short walk of public transport. Only 4% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

Movement into the area is relatively steady, with 29.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with 78% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the state and national averages. Many locals work in construction, retail, and health care.

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