West Kentish

The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, seniors over 65 are much less common here than in most other areas at only 10.0%.

About 18.1% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Tasmanian average. English is the most common ancestry at 45.6%, followed by Australian and Irish backgrounds.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure.

Religion is less common here than in the state, with 45.6% of people reporting no religion, though this is still well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.2% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,233, which is lower than most similar areas and a little below the state figure. Only 5.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

While no residents require help with daily activities, 31.9% have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Volunteering is very common at 22.8%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents are younger than the state average with a typical age of 19. Their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Families with children make up 56.3% of households, while 27.0% of people live alone. The typical home holds 2.3 people, which is a little below the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the state, with only 12.7% of households renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 32.7% of people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%. Many people work in agriculture, food services, or construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.