Pelverata

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most other areas, at 6.8%. It is also quite unusual for the high number of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure of 11.5%.

People born overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home by 95.1% of residents, meaning no one in the community speaks a different language or struggles with English.

A huge majority of residents, 64.9%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Pelverata is well-qualified, with 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 58% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,421, which is about the same as the state average. However, the area has far fewer high-earners, with only 7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 42.3% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 16.2%.

Unpaid work is a big part of local life, as 30% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly. There is also a strong history of service, with 6.1% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $316 per week, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Most households consist of couples, with 47.3% having children and 43.7% without. Only 5.9% are one-parent families, which is far below the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 46% are owned outright. While renting is very rare at 5%, typical weekly rents are well above the state average at $375.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have two or more vehicles to manage the long drive to the city.

Movement into the area is relatively low, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many locals work in construction, health, or education.

Walking is difficult due to the steep terrain and a total lack of nearby shops, schools, or health services. The walkability score is 0.0, making a car essential for daily needs.