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Oaks
14 km²
A far older population than most identifies the small community of Oaks. With a typical age of 58 and nearly 30% of residents aged 65 or over, it is an area where seniors are common and children are entirely absent. This small Tasmanian settlement is largely non-residential in feel, with only 24 people living here. The community is characterised by its stability and a strong tendency toward volunteering.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with no children under 15 living here. Seniors make up 29.2% of the community, which is well above the state and national averages.
Everyone in this community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.
A surprising 16.7% of people use another language at home, which is well above the Tasmanian average. Italian is the only other language spoken in the area besides English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 58.3%, though 45.8% of residents have no religion, which is well above the Australian figure.
About 20.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little below the state average. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below both the state and national figures.
Incomes are much lower than in most other areas. The typical weekly personal income is $550, and no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents appear very healthy, with long-term health conditions reported by only 16.7% of people, which is far below the national figure. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.
The community is highly active in giving back, with 25% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also well above the state and national figures.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Homes typically hold 2.4 people, which is about the same as the Tasmanian and Australian figures.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $3,337, which is far above the national and state figures. Typical weekly rent is $300, slightly above the state average.
The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 123 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is very stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 75%, which is far above the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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