Mawbanna

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 15.5% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The community is quite young, with 25% of people under 15 and only 10.7% aged 65 and over, far below most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. Around 10.7% of people were born overseas, which is well below the Tasmanian and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little or no English.

The community is predominantly non-religious, with 66.7% reporting no religion, a figure far above both the state and national levels.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29% having completed Year 12 and 9.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $949 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below most other areas.

While 25% of people have a long-term health condition, this is well below the state average. However, 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Caregiving is common here, with 33.8% of people caring for children unpaid and 18.5% providing some form of unpaid care, both well above the national average.

The First Nations population is larger than in about 65% of similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than the state or national average, with a typical age of 17.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Every home in Mawbanna is a separate house, and half are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $180, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has a motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

About 32.5% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 51.2% of workers are employed. The area has no unemployment, and 66.2% of adults are working or looking for work.

Mawbanna is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.