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Runnymede
91 km²
A much higher rate of full-time work sets Runnymede apart from the rest of the state. This small community is largely made up of separate houses and families with children, featuring a population that is younger than the Tasmanian average. It is a place where many people work in agriculture or management, and where home ownership is common. With very few overseas arrivals and a strong focus on domestic roots, it maintains a traditional rural character.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little younger than the state average. A standout feature is that 24.6% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language, a figure far below the national average.
Nearly half of the community (48.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure, while 50.6% identify as Christian.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure.
Typical household income is $1,792 per week, which is well above the Tasmanian average. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week is much lower than most areas.
Residents report a long-term health condition at a rate of 15.6%, which is far below both the state and national figures.
Unpaid work is very common here, with 38.1% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, a figure far above the national average.
First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population, and this group has a typical age of just 7 years, which is far younger than the national figure.
Families with children make up 50.8% of households, and about 59.3% of all homes are shared by two people.
Every home in the area is a separate house. While typical weekly rent is far below the national figure, typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average.
Cars are essential here, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. While 19% of the workforce works from home, no one uses public transport to commute.
The community is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average.
Employment is very strong, with 73.8% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.
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