Lune River

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the national figure. It is also a place with a significant First Nations presence, as 10.5% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national averages.

Australian, English, and Scottish ancestries are most common here. About 15.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is about the same as the Tasmania average.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a result far below the national figure.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 71.1%, which is far above the figures for both Tasmania and Australia.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. More than half of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the state figure.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning just $575 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are very common at 44.7%, far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also reported far more often than in most areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.2% of people providing it, which is well above the national figure. However, this is not for children, as the area has no children under 15.

The four First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 22. Their typical household income of $2,250 is far above the state and national figures.

Living alone is very common here, with 55.0% of people in single-person households, far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 1.8 people per residence.

Home ownership is very high, with 70.0% of homes owned outright and no one renting. Most homes are separate houses, though they are small, as only 15.0% have three or more bedrooms.

Residents are entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 42.9% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Only 43.2% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below the national and state averages.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.