Ouse

Ouse has a population that is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46 and over a quarter of the community aged 65 or more. However, children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 82.5% born here. Only 8.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with 92.9% speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home, and the rate of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 37.7% report having no religion. This proportion of non-religious residents is far below the Tasmanian figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer residents completed Year 12 compared to the national figure.

Incomes in Ouse are among the lowest in the region. The typical household earns $850 a week, which is well below the Tasmanian typical income of $1,358.

The community faces higher health challenges than most, with a higher rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to Australia. About 7.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is lower than the state average at 14.4%. However, people are more likely to spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than residents in most other Tasmanian areas.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47.

Living arrangements vary, with 35.8% of people living alone, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, over half of households are couples with children.

Almost every home here is a separate house, and 41.8% are owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly rent at just $129.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 20% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen a surprising influx of newcomers, with 31% of recent arrivals coming from overseas, a figure far above the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 45.8% of the workforce. While full-time employment is far above the state average, the overall unemployment rate is also a little higher than the national figure.

Ouse is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6. While residents can easily walk to health services, there are no schools within a 15-minute walk.