Westwood

The area is much younger than most similar places, with 23.9% of the population being children under 15. Around 3.4% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 50%, followed by Australian at 27.3%.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

About 43.2% of people identify as Christian and another 43.2% have no religion, a figure that is well below the state average.

A quarter of adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and 21.1% have a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture and the environment, which account for 20% of degrees.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $2,625 a week, far above the Tasmanian figure of $1,358. About 41.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and 23.9% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average.

Volunteer rates are high at 21.1%, well above the national figure. However, very few people provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.

Three First Nations people live here, with a typical age of 20. Their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. While 37.5% of people live alone, others live in large family groups, as 72.9% of families are couples with children.

Every home in Westwood is a separate house, and 70.8% are owned outright. Rents are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $180.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive to the city takes about 150 minutes.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 34.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Job prospects are strong, with 73.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is not walkable, with a score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.