Montagu Bay

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It is a community with few children, as those under 15 make up only 13.0%, which is well below the Australian average.

More people were born overseas here than in most similar areas, with 16.9% of the population born abroad. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

Language diversity is high for the region, with 9.9% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 54.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above the state average.

Education levels are very high, with 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above both the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 58.5%.

Typical personal weekly income is $879, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. However, typical household incomes are slightly below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 32.3% of people. This includes a mental health rate of 11.0%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 4.6% of residents having served, which is much higher than most similar areas. Unpaid childcare is also more common here than the national average.

First Nations residents are older than the national average, with a typical age of 32. While household income for this group is well above the state and national figures, Year 12 completion is far below.

Single-person households are very common, with 36.1% of people living alone, far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, but rentals are much more common than in most similar areas at 32.1%. Typical weekly rent is $350, which is a little above the state figure.

Public transport use is very high for the region, with 7.7% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by a high number of stops and routes, and a very short commute to the city.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 35.5% of residents have moved in the last five years.

Adults are slightly more likely to be working or looking for work than the state average. Common industries for local workers include public administration, health, and retail.

Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. However, access to groceries and health services is very poor, falling far below the state average.