Romaine

First Nations people make up 8.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The community is younger than the state average, with 18.8% of residents being children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 91.9% of the community, and the 4.3% who use another language at home is well below the Tasmanian average.

More than half of the population (54.6%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 35.7% completing Year 12, both of which are far below national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,449, which is about the same as the Tasmanian average of $1,358 and slightly below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.8% of people living with a long-term health condition, including 10.7% with a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, with 28.6% of people providing this support.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 21 and an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 53.1% of households, while one-parent families are more frequent here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.3%), with 83.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average.

Most people rely on cars for work, as only 4.1% work from home, one of the lowest rates for this level. While there are many public transport stops, walk times to them are longer than in most areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years and a high rate of recent overseas arrivals at 18.0%.

More adults are working or looking for work (62.9%) compared to the state average, with health care and social assistance as the most common industry.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.