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Surprise Bay
37 km²
Daily life in Surprise Bay is very quiet and isolated, as the area is sparsely populated with only 4 residents. This is an exceptionally old community where the typical resident is 76, far older than the national figure. Residents live in a car-dependent setting with almost no local services, reflecting a very small, non-residential character.
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The community is among the smallest at this level with just 4 people. Residents are far older than the typical Tasmanian or Australian, with a typical age of 76.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 75%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 75%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 0%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km, which is a more common situation than in about 59% of similar areas.
Typical personal weekly income is $899, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. However, typical family income is $1,375, which is well below both the state and national figures.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes in this area are smaller than most, with a typical of 2.0 people per home, which is well below the Australian figure of 2.5.
With 1.00 person per bedroom, this area is well above the state and national figures of 0.80.
Public transport is non-existent here, with no routes or stops, which is far below the state average.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the Tasmanian figure of 4.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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