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Osmaston
22 km²
A significant gap in senior population sets Osmaston apart from the rest of the state. This small community is noticeably older than most, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. It is a place where people predominantly live in separate houses and rely heavily on cars for their daily needs. A strong sense of civic duty is evident, with a high number of residents volunteering and former Defence Force members living here.
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The population is older than most, as 27.1% of residents are seniors, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the community, a much higher proportion than in most similar areas.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. About 10.4% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents speaking another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religion is more common here than in other similar areas, as those with no religion make up 35.4%. This is well below the national figure of 38.9% and far below the Tasmanian figure.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national figures.
Typical household income is $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, family income is a little above the Tasmanian average at $1,958.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.5% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very strong here, with 26.2% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This community also has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 7.4%.
First Nations residents in Osmaston are far older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 33. Their typical personal income of $700 is well above the national figure.
The community is mostly made up of couples, with 48.6% having children and 41.7% without. About 26.5% of people live alone, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Every single home in the area is a separate house. However, only 26.5% of homes are owned outright, which is much lower than most areas.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. The drive time to the city is very long at 137 minutes.
Movement into the area is slightly lower than the national trend, with 34.0% of people having moved here in the last five years.
Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or health care.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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