Squeaking Point

First Nations people make up 8.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Tasmania and Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.2% born here and only 8.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.0% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 59.6%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 13.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 35.3% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,449, which is about the same as the state figure, though personal weekly incomes are a little below the national figure of $805.

Mental health conditions are reported by 6.5% of residents, which is well below the state figure of 11.5%.

Residents are very active with unpaid housework, with 32.3% doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average.

The First Nations community is relatively prosperous, with a typical household income of $1,958, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.6 people per household, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Home ownership is high, with 49.6% of homes owned outright, and 81.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 42.4% of people moving here in the last five years.

About 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with the most common industries being health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.