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Winkleigh
47 km²
Far older than the national typical age, Winkleigh is a small Tasmanian community where the average resident is 47. It is a place of detached houses and high home ownership, with a population of 189 people. The area is marked by a strong spirit of service, with a very high number of volunteers and former Defence Force members. It is a quiet, car-dependent setting where many residents work from home or in management and professional roles.
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The typical resident is 47, which is noticeably older than the Tasmanian average and far older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.0% of the population, those aged 65 and over are a little below the national average at 14.8%.
People born overseas make up 14.3% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, though there are also Scottish, Irish and Chinese heritage links.
English is the primary language for 93.1% of the population, and the number of people using another language at home is well below the state and national figures. No one in the community speaks little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 54.0%. Those with no religion make up 40.2% of the population, which is well below the Tasmanian figure.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.5% of the area, though this is well below the national average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but the proportion who finished Year 12 is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,397, which is about the same as the state average. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national figure.
People needing help with daily activities make up 9.0% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the national average, with arthritis and asthma being the most frequent.
This is a very active community, with 24.7% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for others and housework are also much more common here than in most other areas.
There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. For this group, household income is far above the state and national figures.
More than half of households are couples with children, and about 26.8% of people live alone. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is consistent with the national average.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, a figure far above the national average. While 81.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the state figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport. However, 20.2% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.
About 34.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The job market is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a full-time employment rate far above the state and national figures. Many people work in manufacturing, agriculture, or as managers.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk. It has a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.
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