Naracoopa

The area is noticeably older than the rest of Tasmania, with 23.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast to the state and nation, there are no people in de facto relationships here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below national levels.

People born overseas make up 19.8% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While English is the most common ancestry at 51.6%, there is a diverse mix of Scottish, Irish, and German heritage.

About 11% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in similar areas. Notably, people who speak little or no English are well above the Tasmanian average.

Nearly half of the population (49.5%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33% of the community, which is far below the state figure of 50%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,208, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, personal incomes are a little above the state average, and 10.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are in exceptionally good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. The 18.7% of people with a long-term health condition is far below the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 33.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. This is alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

One-parent families are very common here at 24.6%, a rate far above the national average. Conversely, people living alone make up only 17.6% of households, which is far below the state figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 47.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are smaller than usual, with 55.9% having fewer than three bedrooms.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes. About 60% of workers drive themselves to work.

Around 34.1% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years, though this is well below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is active, with 64.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is highly 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.