Quamby Brook

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 25.2% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.3% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, accounting for 39.6% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with 86.5% using it only at home. This is consistent with the fact that no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

About 48.6% of residents identify as Christian, while 40.5% report having no religion, a figure that is well below the state average.

Qualifications vary, with 17.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the national figure, and there are no schools located within 3km of the area.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $454. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than across Australia, affecting 34.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 15.3%.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than those in other areas. Unpaid housework is also far more common here, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 13 years.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. People living alone are far less common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 48.6% are owned outright. Monthly home-loan payments are among the lowest at $650, though typical weekly rent is slightly above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport. A quarter of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

Movement into the area is lower than in other parts of the country, with 30.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Unemployment is very high at 15.8%, far above the national rate. Those who are working are often employed in agriculture, construction, or public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.