Upper Stowport

The area is far younger than the state average, with only 8.1% of people aged 65 or over. Around 12.1% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify with English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 98.0% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community—59.6%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 27.6% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are $1,812 a week, which is well above the Tasmanian average. However, those earning $3,000 or more a week are fewer than in most areas.

Health outcomes are generally positive, as the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the state average. Only 5.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, with 22.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than in other areas, with a typical age of 19. Personal income for this group is far below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Interestingly, 35.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 8.8%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. About 31.4% of homes have four or more vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 20.2% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include transport, warehousing, and agriculture.

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