Port Arthur

This is a senior-heavy community where 36.4% of people are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 6.1% of the population, which is far below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13% were born overseas, which is a little below the Tasmania average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for over 40% of the population.

English is the primary language for 84.2% of residents. While 6.5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.9% of people report no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9%, though well below the state figure of 50%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 36.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. There are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical family earning $1,187 a week, far below the national figure of $2,120. Only 2.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. Consequently, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is also much higher than usual.

Unpaid care for others is a significant part of life for 19.9% of residents, well above the national average. However, very few people care for children unpaid, which is consistent with the same low number of children in the area.

First Nations people make up 7.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 33, far older than the national average of 24.

Living arrangements are dominated by people living alone, who make up 43% of households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This contributes to a typical household size of just 1.9 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most dwellings are separate houses, and typical weekly rents of $200 are far below the national average.

Public transport is rarely used for commuting, though the area has a high number of stops per 1,000 people. Most residents rely on cars, and 16% of people walk to work.

About 31.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in arts and recreation, but the unemployment rate is 10.1%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 40.3% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the Tasmania average of 4.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.