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Wynyard
52 km²
A significant population centre for its region, Wynyard is a community with a notably older feel and a strong First Nations presence. It is far older than the national average, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 or over. This age profile is reflected in the high number of people who need help with daily activities and a larger proportion of people living alone. While the area has a modest income level, it offers a walkable layout with many homes close to health services and parks.
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The typical resident here is 49, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. This is seen in the high proportion of seniors, who make up 28.3% of the population.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 46.4% and 45.1% respectively. Only 10.0% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 93.0% of the community. Only 2.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Over half the population, 50.3%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and about the same as the state average.
Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 32.7% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
The community earns significantly less than other areas; the typical household income is $1,042 per week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 39.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care is common, with 15.0% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national average of 11.9%.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.8% of the population, well above the national average of 3.2%. Within this group, the unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.
Single-person households are very common at 34.2%, well above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families also make up a larger share of the community than usual, at 17.0%.
The area is dominated by separate houses (90.5%) and has a high rate of outright home ownership at 40.9%. Rents are well below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $221.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, and 8.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national average. Public transport use is very low, with only 0.4% of people commuting by it.
About 34.5% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at only 5.7%.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 49.5%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 85.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have far better access to health services by foot than those in other Tasmanian areas.