Paloona

The community is a bit younger than the state average, with a typical age of 40, though 27.4% of residents are seniors, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, a figure well above the Tasmanian average.

About 86.9% of people were born in Australia. Those with overseas roots are around the middle for similar areas, with the most common ancestries being Australian, English, and Dutch.

English is the only language spoken at home by 94% of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home, which is far below the national average.

A majority of residents—54.8%—report having no religion, a figure well above the Tasmanian average and far above the national figure. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 44%.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 36.2% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,583 a week, a little above the state average. While 22.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, typical personal income of $661 is a little below the national figure.

Residents appear healthier than those in most similar areas, with 0% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 27.4% of people, which is well below the state average.

A high number of people perform unpaid work, with 37.5% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Notably, 17.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is far above the national figure.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 14, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the community.

Every home in Paloona is a separate house, and 92.6% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 44.4% of houses owned outright, well above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least two vehicles. There are no public transport stops or routes available, and no one uses public transport to commute.

The community is relatively stable, though 35.9% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is a little below the Tasmanian average.

Only 56.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, with many residents working in manufacturing and mining.

Paloona is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.