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Pawtella

29 km²

A total population of just 33 people makes Pawtella a sparsely populated rural area. It is a small community where the typical resident is 39, making it noticeably younger than the state average. Many residents have no religious affiliation, and the area is largely comprised of people born in Australia. It is a quiet, car-dependent setting where a high proportion of people have moved in during the last five years.

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The community is notably small and has far fewer children under 15 than the national figure. While the typical age of 39 is slightly older than the Australian average, it is noticeably younger than the Tasmanian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average for linguistic diversity. No residents speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (51.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.4%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national and state figures, though no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are well above the national average, although reported long-term health conditions are far below the state and national figures.

Community participation is very low, with no residents recorded as volunteering, providing unpaid care, or serving in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes in Pawtella are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national figure.

Housing costs are very low; typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure, and weekly rents are also well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a long drive time of 88 minutes to the city.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.4% of people moving in within the last five years, which is well above the Tasmanian average.

About 59.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the state average and a little below the national figure.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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