Tugrah

Tugrah is much younger than most similar areas, with children under 15 making up 23.8% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%, while seniors over 65 are far less common here than in the rest of Tasmania.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.1% born here. This is far below the national average for overseas birthplaces, and the population is mainly of English and Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 96.4% using it at home. Very few people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is much higher than in most other areas and far above the national average of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Qualifications are most common in engineering and management.

Incomes are high here, with 30.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the Tasmanian average of 13.9%. The typical personal weekly income of $883 is also above the national figure.

Residents generally report better health than most other areas, with fewer people needing help with daily activities. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with 31.3% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. Volunteering is also common, at 21.1%.

First Nations residents in Tugrah have a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the national figure of $540. They are also far older on average than First Nations people across Australia.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, and the area has far fewer people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94.6% of homes being detached. Renting is very rare here, at just 8.8%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

Tugrah is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Most households own two or more cars.

The community has seen a fair bit of movement, with 41.6% of people moving house in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Construction is a major industry for the local workforce, accounting for 20.6% of jobs.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Tasmanian average. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.