Liffey

Liffey is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 50 and a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This is well above both the state and national figures. De facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

About 16.5% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Tasmanian average. English ancestry is the most common at 49.4%, followed by Australian at 35.4%.

English is the main language for 88.4% of the community. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, which is well below the state and national figures.

People with no religion make up 62.2% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 29.9%.

A typical resident is less likely to have completed Year 12 compared to the rest of Australia. However, 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and many qualifications are in agriculture and environment.

Typical household income is $1,542 per week, which is a little above the state figure. While some households earn well above the state average, very few people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than nationally, affecting 31.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower here than in most other areas. However, volunteering is more common than the national figure, with 17.4% of people pitching in.

There are three First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 44, which is far older than the state and national typical ages.

Almost half of households are couples with children, while 26.6% of people live alone. On average, there are 2.4 people per home, matching the Tasmanian average.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 53.1% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 4.7%, and typical rents are far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive to the city is very long, averaging 144 minutes.

Liffey is a stable community where only 27.2% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or health care.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.