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The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 50. Children under 15 make up only 4.5% of the population, which is far below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is well below the Tasmanian and national figures.

About 42.4% of people have no religion, which is well above the national average but well below the state figure.

Qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 13.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include agriculture, environment, society, and culture.

Typical family weekly incomes are $2,083, a little above the state figure. However, typical personal weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas at $589.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 36.4% reporting a long-term health condition and 7.6% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.3% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also higher than in most areas.

A small number of First Nations people live here. Their household income of $2,374 is far above the state and national figures.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 40.0%, though 67.8% of families are couples with children. Households are generally larger than the national average.

Every home is a separate house, and 84.0% have three or more bedrooms. No one in the community rents, and typical mortgage payments are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

The community is very stable, with only 7.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national trends.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 76.3%. Jobs are concentrated in construction, agriculture, and community services, and there is no unemployment.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.