Talawa

The community is notably young for the region, with children under 15 making up 26.2% of the population, although the typical resident is 47. There are very few seniors here, with only 9.8% aged 65 and over, which is far below the Tasmanian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.2%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

About 14.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Despite this diversity, everyone in the community speaks English to some degree.

Over half of the population (50.8%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.1%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 22.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,468 a week, which is a little above the state average. While typical family incomes are well below the national figure, 12.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Participation in unpaid housework is very high, with 39.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. This contrasts with very low volunteer rates (8.3%) and no reported unpaid care providers.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with children make up 57.5% of households, and there are no one-parent families. About 20% of people live alone, which is well below the state and national figures.

Housing is almost entirely detached houses, with 60% owned outright—far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is very low at $135, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than the state average at $880.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.7% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 63% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very high at 17.2%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Talawa is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.