Saltwater River

The community is far older than the national figure, with 28.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is well below the Tasmanian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.6%) compared to most other regions. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 93.1% of residents. No one in the community speaks little or no English, and there are no other languages spoken at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (57.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 32.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, though only 2.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.6% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. About 12.2% of the community provide unpaid care.

First Nations people make up 12.2% of the population, which is well above the state average. This group is older than the national average and earns a typical personal income of $949, which is far above the national figure.

Half of the households are couples with children, and 44.6% are couples without. People per home (2.2) is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and a huge 69.8% are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. About 14.8% of workers work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (44.3%) compared to most areas. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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