Robigana

Robigana is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 57 and 36% of the population aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.4%, which is well below the Australian average.

The community has a strong international connection, with 34.2% of people born overseas—a figure far above the state average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of the population. While 5.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 55.9%. This is far above the national figure and also well above the Tasmanian average.

The community has a high rate of Year 12 completion at 56.3%, which is well above the state figure. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher (13.8%) are far fewer than the national average.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figures, with the usual household earning $1,312 a week. Only 7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

A very high 46.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Despite this, only 2.7% need help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.

The area has a notably high number of former Defence Force members at 7.9%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than most other areas, though fewer people care for children unpaid.

There are five First Nations people in the community. The typical First Nations person here is just 12 years old, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Most households consist of couples, with 51.5% being couples without children. Very few people live alone (11.6%), a figure far below the state average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 88.4% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, at just 11.6%, while home ownership is very high.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

Robigana is a very stable community, with only 16.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 62.7%, which is well above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.