Marrawah

The community is notably older than the national typical age of 38, with 23% of residents aged 65 or over. It is also a family-friendly area, as children under 15 make up 23.7% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 17.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the state average but far below the national level.

English is the main language for 87.5% of the community. While 8.6% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—no one in the community speaks little or no English.

The community is split evenly between those who identify with a Christian faith and those with no religion, with both groups making up 46.7% of the population.

Qualifications are high, with 21.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these degrees are in agriculture and environment or education, reflecting the local industries.

Weekly household incomes are typical for the state, but 24.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the Tasmanian figure.

Health needs are higher than usual, with 7.9% of people requiring help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the national average, particularly arthritis and asthma.

Local participation is very high, with 32.3% of people volunteering and 17.3% providing unpaid care. This is far above the national figures for both activities.

First Nations people make up 7.9% of the population, which is well above the Australian average. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 39.

People generally live in smaller groups, with 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 29.3% of residents live alone, which is well above the national average.

The area is entirely made up of separate houses, and 55.2% are owned outright—far above the national rate of 31%. This high rate of ownership helps explain why typical rents and mortgage payments are so low.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There is no public transport available, and no one uses it to commute.

About 36.4% of residents moved here in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 63% of people working full-time. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, while 19.8% work in education.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.