Nicholls Rivulet

The population is noticeably older than the state average, with children under 15 making up only 11.9%. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 18.4%, which is well above the national figure.

About 20.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 49.9% and 35.2% respectively.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure at just 2.2%.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 63.7%, which is far above both the Tasmanian and national figures.

This is a highly educated community, with 37.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Additionally, 60.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical incomes are quite low; the typical weekly household income is $1,318, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly personal incomes are also much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 30.7% caring for children and 28.8% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the national average.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 39 that is far older than the national figure. Personal income for this group is also much lower than in most similar areas.

Most households are couples with or without children, and the number of people living alone is far below the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 55.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon here, occurring in only 13% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 16.2% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 50% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Many of those employed work in education and health care.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.