Kaoota

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.5% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 41, which is lower than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.3%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (9.2%) than the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.9% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A huge majority of residents have no religion (67.7%), a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 26.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Over half of the population has completed Year 12.

Household incomes are strong, with the typical weekly household income of $1,771 sitting well above the Tasmanian figure of $1,358. About 21.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.5% of residents. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with much higher rates of childcare and housework than the national average. Notably, 8.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, among the highest at this level.

First Nations people make up 6.1% of the population, which is higher than most areas. The First Nations community here is very young, with a typical age of just 6 years.

Homes are typically larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60.6% of families.

Every single home in Kaoota is a separate detached house. Renting is very rare at just 9.1%, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every household owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is stable, with only 25.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 65.3% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is low at 2.6%.

With no shops, schools or parks within a 15-minute walk, the area has a walkability score of zero. The terrain is also quite steep, with a mean slope of 20.3%.