South Spreyton

The population is notably young, with a typical age of 41 and a much higher share of children than most areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.0% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people than the national average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the primary language for 94.1% of the community. The share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

More than half the community (52.6%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national averages, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10.

Household incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly household income of $1,955, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. About 19.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Community participation is high, with 20.3% of people volunteering. This is well above the national figure, and there is a much higher rate of people providing unpaid childcare than in most areas.

The First Nations community is particularly young, with a typical age of 17. While income is a little above the national figure, unemployment is higher and Year 12 completion is among the lowest at this level.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with 2.9 people per home. This is reflected in the fact that 65.1% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 92.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, as only 1.6% of households rent.

Cars are essential, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. The drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

About 32.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.6%) than in most other areas. The most common industries for residents are manufacturing, construction, and health care.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.