North Scottsdale

The community is noticeably older than the rest of Tasmania, with a typical age of 46 and a very high proportion of seniors at 33.8%. People in de facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian or British, with 86.9% born in Australia. This results in a very low proportion of overseas-born residents compared to both the state and the nation.

English is the sole language used at home, with no one using another language. This is far below the national figure and well below the Tasmanian average.

A large majority of residents, 64.1%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and significantly higher than the state average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Tasmanian and national figures.

Typical household incomes are lower than in most areas and well below the national figure. However, a small group of high earners exists, as people earning $2,000 or more a week are well above the state average.

The area has a high need for support, with 11.0% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, reported mental health conditions are much lower than in most areas.

Local residents are more likely to have served in the Defence Force than people in most other areas. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are well below the national and state figures.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. While their household incomes are well above the national and state averages, their typical personal income is a little below those figures.

A significant number of people live alone, at 32.7%, which is well above the national average. Family sizes are typical for the state, with an average of 2.4 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. All homes are separate houses, and 89.1% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes via public transport. A high number of residents work from home, at 26.3%, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 40.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much lower here than in most other areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.