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Randalls Bay

4 km²

A changing population defines Randalls Bay, where nearly half of all residents have moved in during the last five years. This small community is far older than most, with a typical age of 53. It is a highly educated area where many people hold university degrees, though most residents now live alone or in de facto relationships. The community is marked by a strong spirit of service, with a very high rate of volunteering.

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The typical resident is 53, making the area far older than the Tasmanian average. Many adults are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.

People born overseas make up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language used at home, with no residents reporting they speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure.

A huge majority of residents—67.9%—have no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

This is a highly qualified community, with 37.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the typical Tasmanian area.

While typical personal incomes are well above the state figure, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Residents are far less likely to have a long-term health condition than most people in Australia. However, 7.5% of people need help with daily activities.

This is a very active community, where 39.5% of people volunteer—a rate far above the national figure. There is also a high number of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age for these residents is 54, which is far older than the national figure.

Many people here live alone (40.0%), though one-parent families are far more common than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 60.0% are owned outright. However, homes are generally smaller, with few having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and everyone owns a motor vehicle.

The community is in a state of flux, with 48.1% of people moving here in the last five years, well above the national average.

While unemployment is non-existent, the rate of full-time work is far below the state average. Many of the residents work as professionals or managers.

The area is very car-dependent due to a lack of nearby shops and schools. While most homes are near a park, the steep terrain and lack of services make it hard to walk.

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