Police Point

The area is noticeably older than the state and nation, with 27.6% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 14.5% of residents were born overseas, which is similar to the Tasmanian average.

English is the only language used at home for 92.1% of the community, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,062 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.5% of residents.

Unpaid care is a common feature of local life, with 31.6% of people caring for children and 14% providing other unpaid care.

A small number of First Nations people live here, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the state and national averages.

Living arrangements vary widely, as nearly half of all households consist of just one person, while 48% are couples with children.

Housing is very stable and detached, with 100% of homes being separate houses and 58.1% owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 60.6% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3 and no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.