Musselroe Bay

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 68. While 60.7% of people are seniors, there are no children under 15 living here.

About 17.9% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. Most residents identify as Australian (57.1%) or English (21.4%).

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language, placing this well below both state and national figures.

Religion is less common here than in other similar areas; 32.1% of residents report no religion, which is far below the Tasmanian figure of 50%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state and national figures, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 60.7% of residents, which is far above the national figure. Lung conditions and heart disease are the most frequent issues.

The area has a high proportion of veterans, with 17.4% having served in the Defence Force, far exceeding the national figure of 2.8%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state and national figures.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

Rent is much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $150, far below the national figure of $375.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 17.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 21.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Musselroe Bay is entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.