Nabowla

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 22.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population is a little above the Tasmanian average and well above the national figure.

Australian and English ancestries are most common here. While 14.5% of people were born overseas—a higher rate than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

English is the sole language used at home for 87.8% of the community. No one in the area reported using another language at home, which is well below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 51.1%. This is much higher than most similar areas and far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical household earns $1,031 a week, which is well below the Tasmanian average of $1,358 and far below the national figure.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here at 8.4%, which is a little above both the state and national averages. This is consistent with the area's older population.

While 12.7% of residents provide unpaid care, very few people care for children. A high number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework, which is far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

One-parent families are very common here at 25.0%, a figure far above the national average. Most homes house two people, and typical household sizes match the state average.

Every single home in Nabowla is a separate house. Rents are far below the national average at $165 a week, and 40.4% of homes are owned outright.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is more common here than in most areas, at 19.7%.

The community is very stable, as only 26.2% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national figures. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or retail trade.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.