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Swanston
99 km²
A very small population of just 4 people lives in Swanston. This is a sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 67, making it far older than the national figure. Life here is heavily car-dependent and secluded, with very few residents and minimal local services.
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The typical person here is 67 years old, which is far older than the typical Tasmanian (42) or Australian (38) resident.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 100%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Typical weekly household income is $575, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly income is also much lower than most areas at $575.
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 in this area.
Homes are very small, with only 1.0 person per home, which is far below the Tasmanian average of 2.4.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $500, far below the national figure of $1,863. There are only 0.30 people per bedroom, far below the usual 0.80.
Getting to the city takes a long time, with a drive time of 116 minutes. There are no public transport routes or stops available.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the Tasmanian average of 4.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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