Neika

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Tasmania and Australia. It is a community with few children, as those under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 12% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Australian average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A striking 65% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Neika is exceptionally well-qualified; 44% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and 73% completed Year 12, both of which are far above state and national levels.

Typical personal weekly income is $827, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. This reflects a high-earning community, with 10.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34% of residents. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate well above the national average.

There is a strong culture of giving back, with 24.1% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with nearly 20% of people providing such support.

The First Nations community here is very small, consisting of three people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 59.

Most people live as couples, and there are far fewer people living alone (16.7%) than in the rest of the state. One-parent families are also much less common here than in most areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 41% of which are owned outright. While most homes have three or more bedrooms, they are slightly more crowded than usual, with 0.9 people per bedroom.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. While there are some bus stops, most homes have two or more vehicles to get around.

The population is very stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Nearly half the workforce are professionals, and 59% of adults are working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby services. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.