Spring Beach

The community is significantly older than the rest of the state, with 42.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 4.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.9% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 51.9%, followed by Australian, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language here, with 86.8% of people using it only. Very few residents use another language at home, at just 2.3%, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About half of the population (48.1%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.0%.

Spring Beach is highly educated, with 34.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the Tasmanian average of 21.9%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,292, which is lower than most similar areas. While 10.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, no households earn $3,000 or more.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. Around 10.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with 27.7% volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%. A high number of people also provide unpaid care or spend significant time on housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The very small First Nations population that is present has a typical personal income of $2,500, which is far above the state figure.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per household. About 30% of people live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 60% are owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rents are $265, slightly lower than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is relatively stable, although 34.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 30.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, well above the state figure of 5.9%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. While 78.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.