Railton

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. It is also home to a First Nations population of 9.7%, which is well above the Tasmanian and Australian averages.

The community has strong British roots, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. Only 7.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the dominant language here, and only 1.8% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of the population—53.5%—reports having no religion. This is well above the state average and far above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Additionally, Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 24.9%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical household earning $1,091 per week. Only 5.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a higher-than-average rate of mental health conditions at 13.0%.

While 14.4% of residents volunteer, the area has a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.9%, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents make up a significant part of the community, though they face challenges with an unemployment rate of 20.0%, which is well above the national average.

Family structures here include a high number of one-parent families at 18.8%, which is well above the national average. Most homes house two people, and about 24.3% of residents live alone.

Almost every home in Railton is a separate house, and 43.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is relatively low, with a typical weekly cost of $255.

Most people rely on cars for work, and very few use public transport. The area is quite remote, with a drive time to the city that is among the highest for similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 48.9%. Common industries include manufacturing and agriculture, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, though 65.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.