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The community is older than most, with a typical age of 48, which is 10 years above the national figure. It is largely made up of older adults and families, though there are far fewer children and seniors than is usual for similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 5.5% of the population, a figure far below the national average. Most residents were born in Australia, with English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry being the most common.

English is the primary language for 93.7% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and 0.0% of the community speaks little or no English, which is well below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (48.6%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 44.8%.

A good number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (19.7%), though the 46.6% who finished Year 12 is far below the national figure. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and health.

The area is quite wealthy, with a typical household income of $2,017 a week, which is well above the Tasmanian figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. Long-term health conditions are also less common here than in the rest of the state.

Community spirit is high, with 20.4% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. A very high 36.4% of residents provide unpaid childcare, far above both state and national averages.

Five First Nations people live in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 50, and their typical personal income is much higher than in most similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 62.8% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 50.8% are owned outright, far above the national average. Large homes are the norm, with 90.0% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the drive time to the city is much longer than in most areas.

The population is very stable, with only 16.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is common here, as 68.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, construction, and retail.

The neighborhood is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. Most daily amenities, such as groceries and health services, are not within a 15-minute walk.