Tunnack

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. It is also a community with a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (7.1%) than both the state and the rest of Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and very few—just 3.3%—were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the only language spoken at home in Tunnack, a figure that is far below the national average for linguistic diversity.

About 43.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.6% report no religion, which is far below the state figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.4% having completed Year 12.

Income is much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,083 a week, which is well below the state and national figures.

Health challenges are common here, as 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

While 17% of people provide unpaid care—well above the national figure—volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 15 First Nations people in Tunnack, who are typically older (31 years) than those in the state or nation.

People are more likely to live alone (32.6%) or in one-parent families (16.2%) here compared to most other areas.

Every home in Tunnack is a separate house, and 45.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and 0% of residents commuting by public transport.

About 35% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is a little below the Tasmanian average.

Only 47.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average, with many employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent, as there are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.