Turners Beach

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. About 21.3% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up only 8.1% of the population, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, which together account for about 90% of the community.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of residents, meaning those who use another language at home are far fewer than in the rest of Australia. Only 0.4% of people speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the community (48.4%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.7%.

While 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 35.6%. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,513, which is a little above the state figure. Around 16.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, sitting around the middle for similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most frequent issue, affecting 12.2% of residents.

Volunteerism is high at 20.4%, which is well above the national figure. This community also sees more unpaid caregiving, with 14.5% of people providing unpaid care.

First Nations people are well represented here, and this group sees much higher typical incomes and lower unemployment rates than both the state and national figures.

Over half of the households are couples with children. About 24.7% of people live alone, which is well below the Tasmanian average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 88% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is strong, as 42.9% of houses are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars for work, and very few work from home compared to the rest of the country. While there are many bus stops, the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

Around 36.3% of the population moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the state and national averages.

The local workforce is mostly employed in health care, social assistance, and education. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near public transport, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.