Upper Scamander

The population is much older than usual, with 26.7% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.0%, which is well below the Tasmanian figure of 16.6%.

One in four people here was born overseas, a rate much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 43.3% and 38.3% respectively.

English is the primary language for 85.0% of residents. While 5.0% use another language at home, this is well below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.0% of the community report having no religion, which is far below the state average of 50.0%. Other common affiliations include Christianity at 33.3% and Hinduism at 8.3%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents reached Year 10 as their highest school year.

Incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,312. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas; 65.0% have no long-term health conditions, and no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 23.1% of people providing unpaid care. Volunteering is also common at 21.2%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is a distinct part of the area, with a typical age of 51 years—far older than the national figure of 24 years.

Families tend to be small, with only 2.1 people per home. This is lower than the national average, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Home ownership is very high, with 76.9% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and no one in the community is renting.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. In fact, 42.3% of households have four or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.5%. Common industries include health care and social assistance, as well as construction.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.