Pegarah

Children under 15 make up 29.3% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 43, the area also has a higher than usual proportion of seniors, with 21.8% aged 65 and over.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry. About 12.9% of residents were born overseas, which is a little below the Tasmanian figure and far below the national average.

English is the main language for 90.5% of the population. Only 5.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 59.9%. This is well above the Tasmanian average and far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,281, which is well below the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well above the Tasmanian average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 2.7% need help with daily activities and 25.2% have a long-term health condition, both of which are well below the national figures.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 29.1% of people volunteering, far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 33.3% of people caring for children.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 39, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Families are the norm here, with 61.7% of households being couples with children. Consequently, people per home is higher than most areas, and very few people live alone.

Every home in Pegarah is a separate house, and 53.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are also far below the national average at $140 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. However, 26.5% of workers work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is relatively stable, though 36.2% of people have moved in the last five years, which is a little below the Tasmanian figure.

Nearly half of the workforce (48.5%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is higher than most areas, at 60.3%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.