Woolnorth

This is a very young area, with 23.6% of the population being children and a typical age of 28, which is far lower than the national figure of 38. First Nations people make up 13.7% of the community, and there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 34.8%.

People born overseas make up 18.6% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian average. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there is also a notable Indian heritage present in the community.

Language diversity is high, with 19.3% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, although every resident speaks English to some level.

The community has a lower rate of people reporting no religion (37.3%) compared to the state. Islam is a significant religious affiliation here, representing 17.4% of the population.

Qualification levels are varied; 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the state average. However, only 32% have completed Year 12, a figure far below the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,062, which is well above both the state and national figures. While typical household income is also high at $1,812, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are in very good health, with only 6.8% reporting a long-term health condition and 1.9% mentioning a mental health condition. These figures are far below the national and state averages.

Community participation in unpaid work is very low. Only 4.1% provide unpaid care and 11.5% volunteer, both of which are well below the national figures.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 19. They also see much higher typical personal incomes ($1,042) and household incomes ($2,624) compared to other similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 3.1 people per home, and 64.7% of families consist of couples with children. Very few people live alone (13.8%) compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by detached houses (93.1%), though none are owned outright. Renting is more common than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $235.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 69.5% of workers commute by car. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and no one works from home.

The community is highly mobile, with 48.6% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 36.7%.

Work is centered on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 76.3% of the workforce. While full-time employment is very high, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.