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Tayene
156 km²
Daily life in Tayene is dominated by a car-dependent landscape and a very small population of just 25 people. The community is notably older than most, with a typical resident aged 55 and a high proportion of adults between 45 and 64. This is a quiet, largely residential area where most people have no religious affiliation and a strong tendency toward volunteering. It sits far from urban hubs, creating a secluded atmosphere for its few residents.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 55. While children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both well below state and national levels at 12.0% each, older adults aged 45 to 64 make up the bulk of the population at 72.0%.
About 20.0% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. The most common ancestries are English at 52.0%, followed by Irish and Scottish at 12.0% each.
English is the only language used at home for 88.0% of the population, and no residents report speaking little or no English. This means the area is far below the national average for language diversity.
A large majority of people here have no religion at 68.0%, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the only other reported affiliation at 16.0%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $575, which is well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 20.0% of residents, which is far above the national figure. However, no one in the area requires help with daily activities.
The community is highly active in unpaid work, with 40.0% volunteering and 48.0% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above state and national levels.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. There are no one-parent families living here.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,950, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of $1,313.
The area is extremely remote, with a drive time to the city of 180 minutes and no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is stable, with only 24.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 56.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the state average of 58.2%.
Tayene is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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