Scotchtown

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a high proportion of children and far fewer seniors. It also has a very strong First Nations presence, at 14.2%, which is well above the Tasmanian figure.

About 16.1% of residents were born overseas, a rate about the same as the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 4.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 45.6%, which is well above the national average but below the state figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 31.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are well above the state average at $1,944 a week. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more per week is lower than in most other areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with far fewer people living with long-term health conditions or requiring help with daily activities.

Family responsibilities are prominent here, as a much higher share of people provide unpaid childcare or do significant housework compared to most other areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 17. This group also sees a very strong employment rate and typical personal incomes well above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. Most households consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, with nearly 90% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%. Many locals work in manufacturing or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.