Kellevie

Kellevie is a young community where the typical resident is 40, making it younger than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are far less common than in the rest of Tasmania.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Almost half of the population (49.2%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 39.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 15.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little above the state figure. However, personal incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the typical person earning $590 a week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions (26.5%) and mental health conditions (6.5%) compared to the state and national averages.

Family care is a priority here, with a higher than average 28.2% of people caring for children unpaid and 26.2% doing significant unpaid housework.

First Nations residents make up about 4.9% of the population. This group earns much more than those in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $1,124.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and 67.1% of families consisting of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, all of which are owned, with no rentals in the area. Over half (50.9%) of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting via public transport.

The population is relatively stable, as only 25% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

About 59.7% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

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