Huonville

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.8% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of 5.4%. The typical resident is 41, making the area a little younger than the state average but noticeably older than the national typical age of 38.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 80.1% of residents were born in Australia. This means the proportion of people born overseas is 12.1%, which is well below the state average and far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, a figure that is well below both the Tasmanian and national averages.

The community is much more likely to have no religion than most similar areas. At 52.4%, this is a little above the state figure and far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 39.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is well below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.6% of adults, far below the national figure.

Incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical weekly household income at $1,287. This is about the same as the Tasmanian figure but well below the national average of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and the area also sees much higher rates of mental health conditions.

Participation is steady, with 12.1% of people providing unpaid care and 15.7% volunteering. The area also has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to most similar areas.

With 325 residents, the First Nations population is among the largest for this level. Unemployment for this group is 5.8%, which is well below the state and national rates.

One-parent families make up 17.9% of the community, which is much higher than most areas. About 26.8% of people live alone, a figure slightly higher than the national average.

Separate houses are very common, making up 92.1% of all homes. While typical weekly rents are $280, the proportion of households renting is 26.5%, which is higher than most similar areas.

Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, and 76.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 64.3% of workers still rely on a car to get to work.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the Tasmanian average.

The local workforce is concentrated in health care, agriculture, and construction. Those working or looking for work make up 53.4% of adults, which is well below the national figure.

Huonville is somewhat walkable, with 62.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have particularly good access to health services and groceries on foot compared to the state average.