Levendale

The community is much younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 20.9% of the population. This trend is mirrored by the fact that people aged 65 and over are far less common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common roots alongside Australian.

English is the primary language for 95.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is well below the Tasmanian and national averages.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 39.5%. This figure is about the same as the national average, though far below the state figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national averages.

Incomes are generally much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $1,300. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below the national trend.

Health challenges are among the highest at this level, with 41.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 17.8% of residents have a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is common, as the rate of people doing 15 or more hours of housework is far above the national average. There is also a higher presence of Defence Force veterans compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 7.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 22.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, making up 25.7% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than across the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and many have four or more.

The population is very stable, with only 23.6% of people having moved in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 10.4%, well above the state and national figures. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for local workers.

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