Waratah

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 55 and over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. It also has a very strong First Nations presence, at 14.1%, which is well above the Tasmanian figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 14.1% of people were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, but still far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 86.3% of the community. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 41.4% of residents have no religion, which is well below the Tasmanian average. Christianity is also common, accounting for 40.2% of the population.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Roughly 32.3% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest year of school.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household earning just $718, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are very common here; 52.6% of people have a long-term condition and 20.5% live with a mental health condition. This is far above the national average, with arthritis and asthma also being prevalent.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 17.6% of people providing care, well above the national figure. Additionally, 5.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the population, and 11.4% speak a First Nations language. However, typical personal income for this group is $407, which is well below the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.1 people per household. People living alone are much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 32.1% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 67.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are lower than the state average at $245.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While 8.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, the walk to the nearest public transport stop takes about 51 minutes.

Movement into the area is modest, with 31.6% of people having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 29.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 16.7%, far above the national figure, with many working in retail and hospitality.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 76.1% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.