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Strathblane
84 km²
A far older population than the national figure marks Strathblane as a distinct rural community. The typical resident is 48, ten years older than the Australian average. This small area is characterized by a strong First Nations presence and a high number of people in de facto relationships. Most residents live in separate houses and work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, creating a quiet, car-dependent lifestyle in the Huon Valley.
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The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 48. First Nations people make up 11.3% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 13.3% of residents were born overseas, which is slightly below the Tasmanian average.
English is the primary language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average.
Nearly half of the population (49.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 34.7% completing Year 12.
Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,196 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, as 37.3% of people have a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average.
Volunteer rates are low at 12.4%, and few people provide unpaid care compared to other areas.
There are 17 First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $449, which is a little below the national figure.
One-parent families make up 24.7% of households, a rate far above the national average, while 29.6% of people live alone.
Every home here is a separate house, and 48.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry (46.9%), though the unemployment rate is very high at 12.7%.
The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools or health services.
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