Waterloo

The community is much older than the national figure, with 22.1% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 10.6%, which is well below the Tasmanian average.

People born overseas make up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the state average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Scottish, Dutch, and Filipino.

English is the only language used at home, leaving this area far below the national figure for language diversity.

About 44.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure but well below the state average.

The area has a high proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 23.3%, though the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,218 and a typical personal income of $606, both of which are well below the national figures.

Mental health conditions are a little more common here than across Australia, while 5.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 33.3%, far above the national figure. Residents also provide a lot of unpaid care and housework, and there is a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.7% of the population, well above the state and national figures. This group is far younger and earns much more than typical First Nations households elsewhere.

Single-person homes are much more common here than in most areas, at 31.8%. One-parent families also make up a higher share of households than the national average.

Every home in Waterloo is a separate house, and 47.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 9.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning a motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

Residents are less likely to move than people in other areas, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 12.2%, which is well above the national figure. Many of those working are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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