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Lower Wilmot
43 km²
An older population than most similar areas defines Lower Wilmot, where the typical resident is 50. This sparsely populated Tasmanian community is largely made up of detached houses and people in de facto relationships. It is a place where few people were born overseas and almost no one speaks a language other than English. The area is strongly car-dependent and far from the city.
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Residents here are far older than the state and national figures, with the typical age being 50. De facto relationships are very common, occurring at a rate well above the Tasmanian average.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.1% born here. This is far below the national average for people born overseas.
English is the only language used at home, with 92.6% of the population speaking it. This is far below the national figure for people using another language.
A large majority of residents, 58.1%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 2.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average.
Incomes are generally low, with a typical personal weekly income of $537, which is well below the national figure of $805.
About 26.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.
The area has a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework, well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also common at 24.3%.
The First Nations population is very small. Those who are present are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 62.
Couples with children make up 57.4% of families, and the typical home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.
Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 54.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area rents.
Every single home has a motor vehicle, and 100% of workers commute by car or work from home. There are no public transport stops in the area.
Around 32.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is a little above the national average. Many residents work as machinery operators, technicians, or labourers.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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