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Stoodley
9 km²
A small and aging population marks the character of Stoodley, where the typical resident is 55. It is a quiet own-country area in Tasmania with just 48 people. The community is mostly Australian-born and far more likely to report having no religion than the national average. Many residents are in de facto relationships, and the area has a higher proportion of First Nations people than most similar places.
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The typical resident is 55, making this area far older than both Tasmania and Australia. A high 22.2% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the only language used at home for 97.9% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
A large majority of residents—68.8%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 33.3% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,062, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are common here, affecting 43.8% of people, though no one requires help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very high at 28.2%, and the area sees a high rate of unpaid care and housework compared to the rest of the state.
First Nations people make up 8.3% of the population, and the typical First Nations resident is 28, which is noticeably older than the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and no one-parent families recorded in the area.
The typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national figure, and homes are more crowded, with 1.2 people per bedroom.
The area is entirely car-dependent for work, with no public transport stops and a very long drive time to the city.
The population is quite stable, as only 24.4% of people moved into the area in the last five years, far below the national average.
While 60.0% of people are employed full-time, the unemployment rate is very high at 15.0%, well above the national figure.
With a walkability score of 0.0 and steep terrain, the area is completely car-dependent with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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