Upper Blessington

Residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of Tasmania, but children under 15 make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas. About 8.3% of the community are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian or English in ancestry, with 95% of people born in Australia. Consequently, the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national average.

English is the only language spoken at home here, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

More than half of the residents (55%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with 24.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures. Nearly 45% of adults finished school at Year 10.

Typical incomes are well below national and state levels, with a typical weekly personal income of $537. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 36.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 15% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is a major part of local life, with 55.1% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. The area also has a higher rate of volunteers than the state average.

There are five First Nations people in the community. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 51.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 86.4% having three or more bedrooms. While 36.4% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at just $120.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops and a long drive to the city. However, 20.7% of workers operate from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 13.3% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 63.3% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work in manufacturing, retail, or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.