Longford

The typical resident is 47, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Tasmania and far older than the national average. Seniors make up 26.7% of the population, which is well above the figures for both the state and the nation.

Ancestry is predominantly English (48.3%) and Australian (43.5%). Only 9.8% of people were born overseas, which is well below the Tasmanian average and far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of residents. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that is well below the state average and far below the national figure.

Nearly half of residents (47.3%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure, although it is a little below the state average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 35.3% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the state and national averages. Only 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are lower than in most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,212, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community service is common, with 17.0% of people volunteering. Notably, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force (5.0%) is much higher than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up 3.5% of the population. This community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, though Year 12 completion (22.1%) is far below those averages.

The area has a higher rate of one-parent families (17.1%) and people living alone (29.9%) compared to most areas. The typical home is smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household.

Most people live in separate houses (85.8%), though these homes are more likely to have fewer than three bedrooms than in other areas. Rent is generally lower than the national figure, at a typical $265 per week.

Car travel is the primary way to get to work for 70.8% of residents. Very few people (0.5%) use public transport to commute, and only 6.7% work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 35.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.7% of the population.

Full-time employment is well above the state average at 59.2%. However, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work (54.7%) is well below the national figure.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 65.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. This is far above the state average, particularly for access to parks, groceries, and health services.