Verona Sands

About 10.7% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the Tasmanian average of 5.4%. While the typical age is noticeably older than the state average, children under 15 make up 17.6% of the community.

The area has a strong English and Australian heritage, with only 9.2% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, and the 2.3% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A striking 69.5% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 16.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.3% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than typical areas; the typical household earns $928 a week, which is well below the Tasmanian figure of $1,358.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.3% of people living with a long-term condition and 22.9% reporting a mental health condition, both far above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 20% of people provide unpaid care—among the highest for similar areas—though only 11.8% of residents volunteer.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical age of 52, which is far older than the national First Nations average of 24.

Households are smaller than usual, with 33.3% of people living alone and a high rate of one-parent families at 24.2%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 40.4% are owned outright. Typical monthly home-loan payments are much lower than the national figure, at just $845.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes and every home has at least one vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 54.8% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here, with only 46.4% of adults in the workforce and far fewer full-time employees than the state average.

While nearly everyone lives within a short walk of a park, the area is heavily car-dependent with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.