Whitemore

Children under 15 make up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are less common here than in most other areas, at 15.7%.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, and is much less diverse than the national average, with only 8.1% of people born overseas.

English is the main language for 88.3% of residents. While 6.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

About 44.7% of residents identify as having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a mix of qualifications, though 34.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below both the state and national figures. Those with degrees often work in management, commerce, or engineering.

Household incomes are generally healthy, with a typical weekly income of $1,687, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. Nearly 20% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 2.5% needing help with daily activities and 26.9% living with a long-term health condition, both of which are well below the state average.

This is a highly active community where 25.2% of people volunteer and 38.1% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, figures that are far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a low proportion of people living alone.

Every home in Whitemore is a separate house, and 80.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in similar areas at 29.6%, though typical weekly rents of $250 are below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning a vehicle. Interestingly, 23.8% of the workforce works from home, far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 36.2% of workers. The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work at 71%, well above the national figure.

Whitemore is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.