Uxbridge

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39. It is characterized by a high rate of de facto relationships, which is far above both the Tasmanian and national figures.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by German and Dutch heritage.

About 10% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. However, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

The area is far more likely to have no religion than the national average, with 55% of residents reporting no religious affiliation.

Education levels are far below the national figure, with only 35.5% of residents completing Year 12. Around 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal income is $575 a week, which is well below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 42.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 12.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Many residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, with rates far above the state average. There is also a strong history of service, as 8.8% of people served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

One-parent families make up 34.6% of households, a figure far above the national average. Most homes contain about 2.4 people.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the state and national figures at $800. However, weekly rents are $350, which is a little above the state average.

The area is entirely without public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely on cars for travel.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 44.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years.

Only 45.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national and state figures.

Uxbridge is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.