Moriarty

Moriarty is noticeably older than most areas, with a typical age of 48 and a high proportion of seniors. About 8.6% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian or English in ancestry, with only 4.1% of people born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 89% of residents. No one in the area speaks another language or reports speaking little or no English, which is far below the national trend.

Nearly half of the population (49.0%) report having no religion. This is far above the national average, though it is slightly below the Tasmanian figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.4% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.7%, which is far below the national figure.

Typical family incomes are $1,483 per week, which is a little below the state average. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.5% of the population. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.3% volunteering and 18.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figures.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level, but the typical personal income is $325, which is far below the state and national figures. The typical age for First Nations residents is also much lower at 19 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone (9.5%), which is far below the state figure of 29%.

Every single home in Moriarty is a separate house, and 88.1% have three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright (44.0%), and the typical monthly mortgage payment is much lower than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive time to the city is among the highest at 168 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 19.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as healthcare.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.