Montumana

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 26.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 6.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Born overseas makes up 21.7% of the population, a figure well above the Tasmanian average. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the main language for 71.7% of people, and while 6.5% use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

People with no religion make up 56.5% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 25% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical household earns $850 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.3% of people living with a long-term condition, which is far above the national figure. About 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is common, with 27.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 12.5%.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 76 years and a typical personal income of $225, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are small, with only 1.8 people per home, well below the national figure of 2.5. One-parent families make up 16.7% of the community.

Housing is affordable, with typical weekly rents at $145, which is far below both the state and national figures.

While there are two public transport stops for the small population, they are far apart, with a typical 51-minute walk to the nearest one.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 45.2% of residents moving here in the last five years, well above the national average.

Only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.