Stowport

The area has a First Nations population of 7.6%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. It is a family-oriented place where 15.9% of people are in de facto relationships, a rate much higher than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas (6.1%) compared to the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 44.6% and 44.4% respectively.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents—58.3%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for areas of this type.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Income levels are generally steady, though 19.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the Tasmanian average of 13.9%. The typical weekly household income is $1,509.

Residents are generally healthier than those in the wider state, as the 25.1% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the Tasmanian rate of 33.6%.

Unpaid housework is very common here; 31.3% of people do 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national figure of 20.7%.

The First Nations community is doing well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $850, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 56.1% of households. Around 23.1% of people live alone, which is slightly lower than the national average.

The housing is almost entirely separate houses (97.0%), with a very high 85.2% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $200, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. This is reflected in the fact that 69.3% of workers commute by driving.

The community is relatively stable, though 34.1% of people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%.

Walking is not a viable option for daily needs, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0.