Scopus

The area is much younger than the state and national average, with 25% of people under 15. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than in most other areas.

While 75% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar places, with New Zealand being the most common birthplace outside Australia.

English is the main language for 87.5% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 7.1% of the population, which is slightly below the Tasmanian figure.

Nearly half of the residents (48.2%) report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 26.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,541, which is a little above the state average but a little below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is notably healthy, with no one reporting a need for help with daily activities or a mental health condition, both of which are well below state and national levels.

Volunteering is high at 23.4%, well above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children, which is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations residents are significantly younger than the state and national typical age, and their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure.

Families here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with typical weekly rents at $213 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $679.

The area is entirely car-dependent for work, with no one using public transport or working from home. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 23.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 63.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the state and national averages.

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