Port Huon

The community is far older than the national average, with 26.8% of residents aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 7.9% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 51.2%. While 15.9% were born overseas, this is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.5% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, at just 2.8%, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents report no religion (54.3%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $580, which is much lower than most areas. Only 4.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, well below the national average.

While those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most areas, 35.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national rate.

More people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework here than in most areas. Volunteers make up 19.7% of the community, well above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 21. Their typical personal income is $706, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Couples without children make up the largest group at 44%, and the typical home is small with just 2.3 people.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, with 51.7% owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Renting is rare here, at just 13.4%.

The area is very car-dependent, as 0% of households are without a motor vehicle. While there are several public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Few residents are working or looking for work, at 50.6%, which is far below the national figure. Unemployment is also much higher than most areas at 8.3%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 1.8% of homes have a walkable '15-minute-city' layout.