Oyster Cove

The community is older than most, with 23.6% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. About 6.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a proportion much higher than most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 17.0% of people were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of residents. Only 3.0% use another language at home, which is well below the Tasmanian figure of 8.7%.

A huge majority of residents—68.5%—report having no religion. This is far above both the state figure of 50.0% and the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 60.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,515, which is a little above the state figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in similar areas.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 21.6% volunteering and 19.0% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above national figures.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 22.

Couples with children make up 54.2% of families. Fewer people live alone here compared to most areas, with only 20.7% of households being single-person homes.

Almost all residents live in separate houses, and 43.8% own their home outright. Renting is very rare here, at just 5.0%, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in many similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the state average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 43.3%. Many residents work as professionals, technicians, or managers, particularly within construction and health care.

The area is highly car-dependent due to a steep average slope of 16.9%. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.