St Marys

The area is far older than most, with 28.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the state figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.1%, a figure well below the national average.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 14.9% of the population was born overseas, which is about the same as the state average.

English is the dominant language for 88.9% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is well below both the state and national figures.

A majority of the community reports no religion at 53.4%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 33.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest for its level, with the typical household earning $759 a week, far below the Tasmanian figure of $1,358.

Health challenges are common here; 40.8% of people have a long-term health condition, and 8.9% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

There is a high level of community contribution, with 23.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid care and housework.

First Nations residents are older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 48, though their personal income is well below the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are often small, with 34.3% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 2.0 people, which is well below the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses and pay much lower rent or mortgages than the state average.

The area is car-reliant, with 57.7% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport for their commute.

While about a third of residents moved here in the last five years, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average.

The local workforce is small, with only 41.5% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%, which is well above the national figure.

The town is mostly car-dependent, but it is relatively convenient for essentials, with more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries than the state average.