Lymwood

The typical resident is 45, making the community noticeably older than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure.

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

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious views are split, with 41.9% of residents identifying as Christians and another 41.9% reporting no religion. This figure for no religion is well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are quite strong here; typical personal weekly income is $971, which is well above the Tasmanian average. About 14.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure much higher than in most areas.

Residents enjoy good health, with 0% needing help with daily activities. The proportion of people with long-term health conditions is also well below the state and national averages.

Lymwood has a very active volunteer base, with 38.2% of people volunteering—a rate far above the national figure. This is alongside a higher-than-average number of people doing unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is well below the state and national averages.

Living arrangements are often small, with 31.7% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the number of people per home is much lower than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 100% of dwellings being separate houses. A huge 61% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport. However, 34.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 71.9% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, with many working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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