Magra

The typical resident is 43 years old, which is noticeably older than the national figure. The area has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most other similar places, and about 6.2% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 88.7% of people born here. Only 4.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.1% of the community. Only 0.4% of people use another language at home, which is well below the figures for Tasmania and Australia.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 43.1% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure, though well below the state average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 27.3% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly family income is $1,680, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. While household income is slightly above the state average, only 4.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent at 12.3%, which is well above the national average.

Caregiving is a common theme, with 28.8% of people caring for children unpaid. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.7%) than most other areas, though volunteer rates are quite low at 11.6%.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level of area, with a notable 8.5% speaking a First Nations language. This group sees a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical household income of $2,250, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This trend is reflected in the family makeup, as 55.9% of households are couples with children, and very few people (15.6%) live alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (98.5%), with 87.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.6%, while 40.8% of homes are owned outright.

Car use is essential, as 0.0% of homes have no motor vehicle and nearly everyone drives to work. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the walk to the nearest one takes about 55 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

Magra is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. Almost no one can reach groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.