Riana

The community has a significant First Nations population at 8.9%, which is well above the national figure. Residents are generally older than the Australian average, with a typical age of 45.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in heritage, and far fewer people were born overseas compared to the national average.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the Tasmanian average.

Riana is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 59.1% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 30.8% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,575, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure, though the share of high-earners is lower than in most areas.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, though the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state average.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with rates of childcare, housework, and general caregiving all well above the national and state figures.

First Nations residents in Riana are notably older than the national average and earn significantly more, with a typical personal income far above the national figure.

Family life is centered on couples with children, who make up 57% of households, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The housing market is dominated by separate houses, and 44.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

Riana is a stable community where far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 23.5% of the workforce, and the unemployment rate is slightly lower than in Tasmania.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.