Simpsons Bay

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54 and 30.6% of people aged 65 or over. However, there are also many children under 15, at 24.5%, which is well above the Tasmanian average.

People born overseas make up 18.4% of the population, which is well above the state average. Those with English, Australian, and Irish ancestry are the most common groups.

English is the only language spoken at home by 91.8% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

People with no religion make up 65.3% of the community, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the Tasmanian average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little above the state figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 40.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of seniors in the area.

Residents are very active in their community, with 26.3% volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families here are typically couples, and there are no one-parent families, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly rent is very low at $100, but home-loan payments are $1,777, which is well above the state average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available and a long 99-minute drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Unemployment is very high at 19.0%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. While some homes are near a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.