Mountain River

The typical resident is 42, which is about the same as the state average but noticeably older than the national figure. A higher number of children and a lower proportion of seniors compared to most similar areas suggests a family-heavy population.

People born overseas make up 19.6% of the community, which is well above the Tasmanian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though there is a notable Scottish and Irish heritage here.

While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure. English is the dominant language for 90.4% of residents.

A majority of residents (55.6%) report no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and far above the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community, with 31.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above both state and national figures. This trend is reflected in school completion, with 59.2% finishing Year 12.

Household incomes are strong, with the typical weekly household income of $1,758 sitting well above the state figure. Around 13.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 14.2% of residents, which is among the highest for its level and well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Residents contribute a high amount of unpaid work, with 30.5% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly—well above the state and national figures. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid.

There are 15 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than those in the state or nation. Their typical personal income is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is higher than most areas, which is explained by the high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is high, with 49.1% owned outright, while only 6.5% of households are renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 13.9% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals are also much less common than in most areas.

A high proportion of adults (63.3%) are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.6%.

There are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, making the area completely car-dependent. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.