Interlaken

The area is much older than most, with 50% of the 22 residents aged 65 or over. There are no children under 15, a figure far below the national average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 18.2% of the population, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. English is the most common ancestry at 54.5%.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language at home.

About 45.5% of the population report no religion, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

Schooling levels are far below the state and nation, with only 19% of residents completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $725, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high, as 18.2% of people need help with daily activities and 40.9% have a long-term health condition. Both figures are far above the national average.

While 23.8% of residents provide unpaid care—far above the national figure—no one is recorded as caring for children or doing significant unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes are small, with a typical 1.6 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $220 and monthly home-loan payments of $542, both far below the national average.

The area is very remote, with a 102-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.5% of residents moving in the last five years, well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 47.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.