Pontypool

The area has a very high proportion of children under 15 at 28.3%, far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 49, people in de facto relationships are far more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.7%), and the most common ancestries are Australian and English. The proportion of people born overseas is 13.2%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

People using another language at home are much more common here than in similar areas, sitting well above the Tasmanian figure of 8.7%. However, this is still well below the Australian average of 22.3%.

A huge majority of the community has no religion at 67.9%. This is far above both the state (50.0%) and national (38.9%) figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical household earning $833 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 41.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also much more common than in similar areas.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 22.2% of people providing unpaid care and 42.2% doing significant housework. Conversely, there are no volunteers in the area, which is far below the national figure.

The First Nations community is small but distinct, with a typical age of 12, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $574.

One-parent families are far more common here than in most similar areas, making up 25.0% of households. This is well above the Tasmanian figure of 15.9%.

Housing is more crowded than usual, with 1.10 people per bedroom, well above the national figure of 0.80. Typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is served by two public transport routes, which is more than most similar areas. However, weekly departures are far below the Tasmanian average.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are difficult, with an unemployment rate of 15.0% that is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 44.4% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average of 4.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.