South Preston

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 47 and 28.6% of residents aged 65 or over, which is far above the national figure. This contributes to a higher need for support, as 14.3% of people need help with daily activities.

People born overseas make up 38.1% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Many residents have English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here, which is well below the national figure for language diversity.

The area has a high proportion of people with no religion at 57.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with 40% having completed Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $449, which is far below the national figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term condition and arthritis being the most reported issue.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 25% of people providing such support, which is far above the national average.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, though they are far younger than the state average with a typical age of just 14.

Homes typically hold 2.4 people, which is about the same as the figure for Tasmania and Australia.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $812, which is far below both the state and national figures.

The area is very remote, with a 207-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 19% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Only 40% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.