Upper Natone

The typical resident is 49, making the area noticeably older than the state and far older than the national average. While children under 15 are well below the national figure at 13.5%, the area has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar places.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.5% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, German, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, which is well below the Tasmanian and national figures.

A large majority of the community, 62.2%, report having no religion. This is far above the figures for both Tasmania and Australia.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,518, which is a little above the state figure. However, people earning $2,000 or more per week are much less common here than in most other areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas at 11.7%. Conversely, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is well below the national average.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 36.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national figure. This contrasts with unpaid childcare, which is among the lowest at this level.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 44, which is far older than the typical First Nations person in the state or nation.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (58.1%) or couples without children (38.4%). The number of one-parent families is well below the national average.

Home ownership is very strong, with 57.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. All dwellings are separate houses, and 84.4% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. The drive to the city is very long, taking around 210 minutes.

About 29.4% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.7%, far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or health care.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries.