Lower Snug

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Tasmania and Australia. It is also a community where de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces are far fewer than the national average. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home, which is well below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and among the highest for similar areas.

The community is well-qualified, with 29.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Tasmanian average.

Household incomes are strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,239, which is well above the state figure.

The number of people with a long-term health condition is well below the state average, though mental health conditions are a little more common than the national figure.

Local participation is high, with 22.3% of people volunteering and 33.2% caring for children unpaid, both of which are well above the national figures.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population here than in most similar areas, and the typical age for this group is noticeably younger than the state or national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and a very low number of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 98.8% of homes being separate houses and only 8.6% of households renting, which is far below the state and national averages.

While most people drive, the area has a high number of public transport stops per person and a higher rate of public transport commuting than most similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and those employed are often in education, health, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.