York Plains

The community is significantly older than the rest of the state, with 27.5% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure.

The area is almost exclusively Australian-born, and people born overseas are far below the national average. Those with Australian or English ancestry make up the vast majority of the population.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religion is more common here than in most other areas; those reporting no religion make up 27.5% of the population, which is far below the Tasmanian figure of 50%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 29.6% of residents having completed Year 12. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce, agriculture, and environment.

Typical weekly personal income is $833, which is a little above the state figure. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

Residents here are healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.2% of people, which is far below the state average. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 22.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care compared to the rest of the state.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

One-parent families are very common here at 22.8%, which is well above the national figure. About a quarter of the population lives alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 41.7% are owned outright, well above the national figure. Rents are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $195.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available and every home owning at least one vehicle. A striking 36.7% of people work from home, far above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 12.9% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 66.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the state average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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