Turners Marsh

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.1% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 44, and while children under 15 are around the middle for similar areas, there are far fewer seniors than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far less common here than across the country. English and Irish are the most frequent ancestries after Australian.

While 85.3% of people speak only English, the proportion of residents using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas. This is consistent with a higher than usual rate of people who speak little or no English.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 40% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is far below the Tasmanian figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with a far lower proportion of adults completing Year 12 compared to the state and nation. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and those with degrees are far less common than the national average.

Household incomes are quite high, with 27.7% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average. However, personal incomes are lower than in most areas, and almost no one earns $3,000 or more per week individually.

Long-term health and mental health conditions are among the highest for its level, far above the national figure. Despite this, the number of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with much higher rates of people caring for children and providing general unpaid care than in most similar areas. However, volunteering is lower than the state average.

First Nations households earn much more than those in most similar areas, far above the state and national figures. The typical age for this group is 24, though personal incomes are among the lowest for its level.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and far fewer people living alone than the state average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Every home is a separate house, and 44.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, far below the state and national rates.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that no one commutes via public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and nation. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.