Upper Burnie

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 9.7% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national figures. Residents are generally older than the Australian average, and 24.2% are aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up over 85% of the community.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the population. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

Over half the population—50.1%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and matches the Tasmanian average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below both the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual household earning $912 a week. Only 4.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.5% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are reported at 14.0%, which is well above the national figure.

While a higher proportion of people provide unpaid care compared to most areas, volunteers are much fewer than in other similar places.

There are 183 First Nations people in the area, and they have a higher unemployment rate than both the state and nation. However, Year 12 completion is well above the Tasmanian and national averages.

Living alone is very common, with 45.1% of people in single-person households. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Renting is far more common than in other areas, though typical weekly rents of $230 are well below the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, but they tend to be smaller, with fewer than three bedrooms.

Public transport use is much higher than usual, and 14.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is among the highest rates for such areas, though drive times to the city are also very long.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 36.1% having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 11.8% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 7.8% is a little above the national average. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. It has a high walkability score and excellent access to public transport stops.