Wilmot

The typical resident is 54, making Wilmot far older than most of Australia. While children under 15 are well below the national figure at 12.2%, there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 16.9%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 15% of the population was born overseas. This is about the same as the Tasmanian average, though far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 85.7% of residents. While 5.6% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Over half the population (51.6%) reports having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and a little above the state average.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 34% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher (14.6%) are far below the Australian figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly household earns $919, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community participation is mixed, with 18.9% of people volunteering. A notably high 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure of 2.8%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.2% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28.

Living arrangements are varied, with 40.3% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Only 7.4% of households are one-parent families, which is well below the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 100% of dwellings. A far higher proportion of residents own their homes outright (61.3%) compared to the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 60.6% of workers commute by driving.

About 32.5% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 12.4%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as accommodation and food.

Wilmot is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the Tasmanian average of 4.7. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.