Redpa

Redpa is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 36 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 14.2% of the community, which is far above the Australian average.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Very few people were born overseas, at 3.8%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with no residents using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Roughly half the population reported no religion, which is far above the national figure and about the same as the Tasmanian average.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 32.9% of residents completing Year 12. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications in agriculture and the environment are common.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $933 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.0% of people. This is well above the national figure, with mental health and arthritis being frequent conditions.

Community spirit is high, with 26.6% of residents volunteering, a figure far above the national average. A very high 40.5% of people also provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level, though it faces significant economic challenges. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $317, which is far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 8.3%.

Most people live in separate houses, and renting is very rare at only 8.3%. Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 23.9% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population has seen significant movement recently, with 45.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate well above the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and full-time work far above the national average. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Redpa is almost entirely car-dependent, with no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 1.3% of homes are within walking distance of a park.