Weegena

The typical resident here is 49, making the area noticeably older than the Tasmanian average. A higher proportion of people live in de facto relationships compared to most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.4% were born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and German.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

A high number of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national average and among the highest for its level.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with 42.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 16.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure; the typical personal weekly income is $490 and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 38.2% of residents affected, particularly by arthritis and mental health issues.

This is a highly active community for volunteering, with 42.5% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average.

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

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 55.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the lowest for its level.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. About 17.9% of the workforce works from home.

The area has seen some movement, with 38% of the population moving house in the last five years.

Employment is higher than the state average, with 61.5% working full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or as managers and professionals.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.