Otago

Otago is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 51 and 26.3% of the population aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.1%, which is well below the national figure.

About 15.4% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the Tasmanian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

A little more than 10% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas and slightly above the state average.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 40.6% report no religion, which is well below the state figure of 50.0%.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 23.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is slightly above the state average, and over half of residents completed Year 12.

Income levels are high here; 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the state figure of 13.9%. Typical weekly family income is $2,172, which is well above the Tasmanian average.

About 30.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 11.4%.

Volunteering is common, with 20.2% of people giving their time, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also high, with 15.2% of residents providing support to others.

There are 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 51, which is far older than the typical First Nations resident in Tasmania or Australia.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 98.1% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 51.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

While public transport stops are numerous, the area is car-dependent, with 0% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, and very few use public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 26.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is largely employed full-time, though the unemployment rate of 6.1% is slightly above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, none are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.