# Pearshape

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Tasmania › Rest of Tas. › King Island › 7256, TAS

Area: 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.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 5 | — |
| Median age | 39 yrs | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 60.0%

**Marital status** — Married 100.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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

**Country of birth** — Australia 100.0%

## Language

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

**Language used at home** — English only 100.0%

## Religion

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

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 100.0%

## Education & Qualifications

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 50.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 50.0%

**Field of qualification** — Society & culture 50.0%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $3,500 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $8,000 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $8,000 | — |

**Personal income distribution** — $3,000 or more 50.0%

## Health & Disability

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

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 60.0%

## First Nations

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 100.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,500 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.50 | — |

## Transport & Vehicles

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

## Jobs & Industry

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

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 100.0%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 9.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 400.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.6% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Surprise Bay](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60656/surprise-bay) · [Lymwood](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60375/lymwood) · [Nugara](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60468/nugara) · [Currie](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60142/currie) · [Grassy](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60247/grassy) · [Pegarah](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60498/pegarah) · [Yarra Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60771/yarra-creek) · [Loorana](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60354/loorana)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60497/pearshape