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Nunamara

224 km²

Nunamara has remained a small, stable community with a population of 305 people. It is a place of modest size where most residents are adults, as there are far fewer seniors than in the typical Tasmanian area. Many people here are well-qualified and earn a bit more than the state average. The area is defined by its spacious feel, with almost everyone living in a detached house and relying on cars to get around.

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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While there are fewer seniors than usual, there is a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 7.2% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 53.1%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38%.

The area is quite highly educated, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the state average, though fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to most areas.

Personal incomes are a little above the state average, with the typical person earning $833 a week. About 10.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.

A higher than average 8.5% of people need help with daily activities. While long-term health conditions are more common than the national figure, reports of mental health conditions are well below the state average.

Unpaid care is common here, with more people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most similar areas. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than usual.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they are noticeably younger than the state average. Their typical personal income is well above the national and state figures.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 61.7% of households, while far fewer people live alone compared to the rest of Tasmania.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 41.1% are owned outright. Renting is very rare here, and the typical weekly rent of $100 is far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and it takes about 147 minutes to drive to the city.

About 30.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.6% of the population.

The area has a strong workforce, with 63% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 2.5%. Many residents work in health, education, or construction.

Nunamara is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. Most homes are far from schools, health services, and groceries, and the terrain has a relatively steep slope.

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