Waterhouse

This community is far younger than the state and national averages, and it has a much higher proportion of children and people in de facto relationships. It also has a First Nations population of 7%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14% were born overseas, a figure slightly below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, as 87% speak it only. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 44% of residents identify as Christian, while 41% report no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and a large number of qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical incomes are well above the state average, with a typical personal weekly income of $939. About 23.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

The community is generally healthy, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or suffering from mental health conditions compared to the state average.

A quarter of residents do significant unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Waterhouse are remarkably young, with a typical age of just 12. While household incomes for this group are well above the state average, typical personal income is much lower.

Many people here live alone, while 60% of households are couples with children. There are typically 2.5 people per home, which is about the same as the national figure.

Every single home is a separate house, and 85.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far more common here than across Tasmania, though typical weekly rents are much lower at $130.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. About 22.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

Movement into the area is high, with 45.7% of the population having moved here within the last five years, well above the national average.

The workforce is very active, with a full-time employment rate of 69.4%, far above the national figure. More than half of the residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.