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Pearshape

48 km²

Only five people live in Pearshape, making it one of the smallest areas in the region. While the typical resident is 39, which is noticeably younger than the state average, the community stands out for its very high incomes. It is a sparsely populated part of King Island where residents live in larger-than-usual households. This remote setting means the area is entirely car-dependent, with no local shops, schools, or public transport.

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The population is very small, with only five residents. These people are a little older than the national average, though they are noticeably younger than the typical Tasmanian.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 100%, ahead of Christianity (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is a common feature for about 59% of similar places.

Incomes here are among the highest at this level. The typical weekly family and household income is $8,000, which is far above the national figure of $1,746 and the state figure of $1,358.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Households are larger than most, with 3.0 people per home. This is well above the Tasmanian figure of 2.4.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 1.5 people per bedroom, far above the state and national figure of 0.8. The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,500, which is a little above the state average.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Weekly departures are far below the state figure.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 9.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.

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