Lower Barrington

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the rest of Australia. While 18.3% of people are seniors, children under 15 make up 18% of the population, which is a little above the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 47.1% and 38.8% respectively.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents, 53.2%, report having no religion, which is well above the Tasmanian average and far above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 37.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Bachelor degrees or higher are also well below the state average at 15.9%.

Typical family income is $2,088 a week, which is a little above the state average. However, personal incomes are a little below the national figure, and only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national average, with arthritis being the most frequent.

This is a highly active community where 21.1% of people volunteer, well above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, with 6% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $2,250, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical age for this group is 51, far older than the national average of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 56.3% of families, and there are far fewer people living alone than in the typical Tasmanian community.

Every home in Lower Barrington is a separate house, and 79.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here at 9.8%, which is far below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle, and the drive to the city is among the longest at 174 minutes.

About 34.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 65.5%. However, the unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.