Lower Longley

The typical resident is 47, making the area noticeably older than both Tasmania and the national average. Children under 15 make up just 10.5% of the population, which is well below the figures for the state and country.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage predominantly identify as English, Irish, or Scottish. Only 11.2% of the population was born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents do not follow a religion, at 54.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Tasmanian average, and a high 55% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,078, which is well above the state figure of $1,358. This relative wealth is also seen in the typical family income, which is $2,269.

While the rate of long-term health conditions is about the same as the national average, 12.4% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is common here, with 18.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national rate. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 2.6% of the population. Those in this group earn a typical personal income of $725, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Family homes are common, with 48.9% being couples with children. Conversely, far fewer people live alone here than in most other parts of Tasmania.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.7% of homes being detached. These are typically large, as 89.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are several public transport routes available, no one uses public transport to commute to the city.

The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 60.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with 59.6% employed full-time. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is a little above the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. Due to the steep terrain and lack of nearby shops or schools, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.