West Scottsdale

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 57 and 22.8% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 5.3%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas and a total absence of overseas births compared to the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the area is far less linguistically diverse than the rest of Australia.

Nearly half the population identifies as Christian, while 36.8% of residents have no religion, a figure far below the Tasmanian average of 50%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas; only 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 32.7% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower, with a typical weekly pay of $612.

Health challenges are common here, with 38.6% of people living with a long-term health condition and 15.8% needing help with daily activities—both far above the national average.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 30.9% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it, which is far above the national figure of 20.7%.

First Nations people make up 5.3% of the population, which is about the same as the Tasmanian average. The typical First Nations resident here is 43, far older than the national typical age of 24.

Half of all households are couples without children, and 26.9% of people live alone. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.3% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is very high, as 53.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent; every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and there is no public transport available.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 67.3% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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