Winnaleah

The typical resident is 48, which is noticeably older than the Tasmanian average. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity.

Over half of the community report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher than the state or national figures, and only 39.8% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $933, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 34.7% of people affected. This includes a higher than usual number of people who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is very common, with 21.9% of people providing support, a figure well above the national average. Volunteering is also higher than most areas at 20.8%.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 15.

One-parent families make up 24.5% of households, which is far above the national average. Most homes are small, with a typical size of 2.1 people.

A huge 56.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most dwellings are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 15.1% of people work from home.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 41.9% of the workforce. Only 50.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

Winnaleah is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While some homes are within walking distance of a school, there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.