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Legana
32 km²
A higher rate of full-time employment than the state average defines Legana, a community of over 4,700 people. It is a predominantly residential area where families are common and homes are typically large, separate houses. The typical resident is 41, though there is a notable presence of both children and seniors. This balance of a working-age population and a significant number of retirees gives the area a stable, established feel within the West Tamar region.
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The community is slightly younger than the state average, with the typical resident aged 41. Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 14.9% of residents were born overseas—a higher rate than most similar areas—this is far below the national figure.
English is the main language for 91.7% of the population. About 5.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages.
Nearly half of the population (48.0%) report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.9%.
A higher number of adults hold bachelor degrees or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. The area has five schools within 3 km, but the number of schools per child is much lower than most areas.
Incomes are generally a little above the state average, with the typical family earning $1,961 a week. This is consistent with the area's strong full-time employment rates.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 32.1% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most similar areas.
Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid childcare (28.9%) than those in most similar areas or across the state. About 17.1% of people volunteer, which is a little above the national average.
The First Nations community here is quite successful, with a 0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $892, which is far above the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 58.0% of households. This helps explain why homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.8% of homes being detached. These homes are typically large, as 83.6% have three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the state average.
Most people rely on cars, as 73.5% drive to work. While there are many public transport stops compared to similar areas, only 0.6% of people use these services to commute.
The area has seen significant movement, with 39.0% of residents moving in the last five years. This is a much higher rate than in most similar areas.
Full-time employment is strong at 59.4%, which is well above the state average. The most common industries for locals are health care, construction, and education.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9. While 82.7% of homes are near public transport, very few (9.2%) are within a 15-minute walk of a school.