Lanena

Seniors make up 33.8% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This is reflected in the typical age of 57, which is much higher than most similar areas and 19 years older than the Australian typical resident.

A high 21.9% of people were born overseas, which is well above the Tasmanian average. English is the most common ancestry at 55.1%, followed by Australian at 36.2%.

English is used in 91.0% of homes, and the proportion of people using another language at home is 2.9%, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half the community (45.5%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure but well below the state average.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Tasmanian average. This is consistent with the high number of professionals in the local workforce.

Typical personal weekly income is $605, which is much lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 38.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.6%.

Residents are active in their community, with 21.4% volunteering—well above the national figure. There is also a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 10.4%.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the state and national figures.

The community consists mostly of couples, with 49.8% being couples without children and 44.6% being couples with children. People living alone are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Every single home in Lanena is a separate house, and 57.0% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Only 10.6% of households rent.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

About 34.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is smaller than in most similar areas, with 49.2% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure.

With a walkability score of 1.9, the area is heavily car-dependent. Almost no one can walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.