Pelham

The typical resident is 54, making the area far older than both the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.2% of the population, while there are no children under 15.

People born overseas make up 20.8% of the community, which is well above the Tasmanian average. Those with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry are the most common.

English is the only language used at home by 91.7% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian, while 45.8% report having no religion, which is well above the national figure.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 20% of residents have completed Year 12, far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is just $474, far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also very low, with 80% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health needs are very high here, as 45.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 25% need help with daily activities. Both figures are far above the national averages.

A high 48% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. About 20% of the community volunteer, which is a little above the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 51 and a median personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Homes in Pelham are small, with typically 1.8 people per household, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are very low, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $585 and weekly rents of $250, both of which are well below national figures.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport routes or stops. It takes about 58 minutes to drive to the city.

The community is very stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 16% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

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