Melrose

The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 48. While 16% of residents are seniors, a high proportion of the population—much higher than most areas—are in de facto relationships.

About 15% of residents were born overseas, which is similar to the state average but far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 46.8% and 44.7% respectively.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is well below the state and national figures, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (46.8%) report having no religion. This is well above the national figure, though it sits slightly below the Tasmania average.

About 47% of residents finished Year 12, which matches the state average. However, only 15.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the national average.

Typical household incomes are well above the state figure at $1,781 per week. A higher than usual 11.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, though only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than across Australia, affecting 30.9% of people. Despite this, no one in the area requires help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas.

Local residents are very active, with 23.4% volunteering, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than elsewhere, with 31.2% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The very few First Nations residents recorded have a typical age of 57 and a typical personal income of $1,875, both far above state and national figures.

Living arrangements are split, with 39.4% of people living alone—far above the national average—while 61.6% live in couples with children. One-parent families are very rare at 5.5%.

Every home in Melrose is a separate house, and 54.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area rents their home.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 16.7% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the state average and far below the national figure.

The workforce is strong, with 62.3% of adults working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common roles include managers and professionals, with a significant amount of work in agriculture and wholesale trade.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.