Orielton

The community is younger than most, with 19.1% of people under 15 and only 12.6% aged 65 and over, which is well below the state figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 4.7% of the population, a figure far below the national average. Most residents have Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 2.8%, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half the population (48.6%) reports no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.8%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national average. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical weekly family income is $2,277, which is well above the state figure of $1,720. Personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $866.

A higher than average 31.4% of people have a long-term health condition. However, only 2.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.

Caring for children is very common here, with 31.3% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Volunteer rates are lower than most similar areas.

First Nations people in Orielton have a typical personal income of $887, which is far above the national figure. This group is also noticeably younger than the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and far fewer people living alone compared to the state. Couples with children make up 60.9% of families.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.3%), and renting is very rare at just 5.6%. Typical weekly rents are $380, well above the Tasmanian figure.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no one commuting by public transport and 0% of homes without a vehicle. Most households own two or more cars.

The community is very stable, with far fewer recent arrivals from overseas than the state or national averages.

A much higher proportion of adults (71.5%) are working or looking for work compared to the state. Unemployment is very low at 2.0%, with many residents working in construction.

Orielton is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.