Rowella

The area has a high proportion of children under 15 at 20.1%, though the typical resident is far older than those in the rest of Tasmania. People in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian ancestries are the most common. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home, with no one in the community speaking another language or reporting little to no English skills.

About half of the residents report having no religion, which is much higher than the national figure and about the same as the state average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 14.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are well above the state average, and a much higher than usual proportion of people earn $2,000 or more per week. However, typical personal weekly income is a little below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate about the same as the national figure, with arthritis being the most common.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with rates well above the national figure. A much higher than average proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is very small, with a typical personal income and household income that are far below the state and national figures. The typical resident is far older than the national First Nations average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Every home in Rowella is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 46.9% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one vehicle. About 18.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in over the last five years compared to the rest of the country. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.