South Burnie

The community is older than the national average, with 21.6% of people aged 65 and over. It has a smaller proportion of children under 15 than most areas, and a high number of people in de facto relationships.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, but 17.8% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 10.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state figure. Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Nearly half of residents (49.1%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average.

While the area has more people with bachelor degrees than most similar areas, this is still well below the Tasmanian and national figures. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual weekly household income at $1,125, well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.4% of people living with a long-term condition and 14.9% reporting a mental health condition.

The area has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most areas, but fewer volunteers and fewer people providing unpaid care than the state average.

First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. However, typical First Nations household incomes are far below the state and national figures.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. There is a high proportion of people living alone and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 39.1% own their home outright. Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, though typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

Public transport access is among the highest for its level, with many stops and frequent departures. Despite this, nobody uses public transport to commute to work.

This is a highly mobile area, with 48.7% of people moving in the last five years, including a very high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.6% is a little above the national figure.

South Burnie is very walkable, with most homes within a short stroll of health services, parks, and public transport, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.