Trial Harbour

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 65. There are no children under 15 living here, and the population is mostly made up of older adults and seniors.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. Most residents claim English, Australian, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is well below the Tasmanian and national rates for using other languages.

A high proportion of residents—57.1%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are low compared to most areas, with no one holding a bachelor degree and only 38.1% finishing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical personal weekly income is just $450, far below the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are very common here, as 66.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 19% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Volunteerism is very high, with 52.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Over half of residents also do a large amount of unpaid housework.

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

Homes are small, with a typical 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,163, which is well below the national figure of $1,863.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 38.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within walking distance.