Penna

The population is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 23.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.7% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, a rate higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.7% using another language at home. This is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (47.8%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 50.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,666, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. Personal incomes are about the same as the national average.

Health challenges are common here, as 40% of people have a long-term health condition, among the highest rates for its level. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in the state or nation.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 20.2% providing unpaid care and 21.8% volunteering, both of which are well above the national figures.

The First Nations community is larger than in 70% of similar areas, with typical personal incomes far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, while very few people (11.9%) live alone compared to the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 96.9% of dwellings being detached. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 9.4% of homes.

Life here is entirely car-reliant, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every single home has a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in the state, and 15% of the workforce works from home.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.