Nook

This is a relatively young community for the region, as 20.9% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. While the typical resident is 44, the proportion of seniors is much lower than in most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 7.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 85.1% speaking it only. While a few people use other languages at home, no one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents here have no religion, at 57.2%, which is far above the national figure and among the highest for similar areas.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 31.8% completing Year 12, which is far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,474, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. However, high earners are rare, with only 6.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. About 30.3% of residents live with a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis and asthma.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 24.4% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, as 7.4% of people have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 6.0% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This group is notably older than the national average, with a typical age of 53.

Families with children are common, making up 58.5% of households. This helps explain why the area has a high proportion of children and far fewer people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 52.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 85.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is completely reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 69.8%. People typically work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or manufacturing.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.