Parattah

The typical resident is 49, making the area noticeably older than the state and far older than the national average. First Nations people make up 10.2% of the population, which is well above the figures for Tasmania and Australia.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Very few people were born overseas at 2.7%, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 88.4% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 45.6% of people report having no religion. This is well above the national average, though it remains well below the figure for Tasmania.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 3.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is among the lowest at this level at $875, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 15.0% of people, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure much higher than most areas.

Volunteers make up 19.0% of the community, which is well above the national figure. However, rates of unpaid care and housework are much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 15 residents. While their typical household income of $900 is well below the state average, their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure.

One-parent families are common here at 23.8%, which is well above the national average. A large number of people live alone, accounting for 34.4% of households.

Every home in Parattah is a separate house, and 52.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $190, much lower than most areas.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. No residents work from home, which is far below the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the state average of 37.4%.

Unemployment is very high at 18.5%, which is far above the national rate of 5.1%. Only 42.9% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average.

Parattah is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.