Zeehan

The population is significantly older than the state and national averages, with 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over. About 7.1% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English. Only 12.3% of people were born overseas, far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (51.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 25.8% of people completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $951 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 15.9% reporting a mental health condition, both well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 16.3% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in 80% of similar areas, though typical personal income is well below the national figure at $405 per week.

Many residents live alone—about 42.6%—which is far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.0 people.

Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $160, far below the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and 38.5% own their home outright.

Cars are essential for getting around, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Only 3.7% of the workforce works from home, among the lowest for its level.

The town has seen significant movement, with 39.4% of people moving house in the last five years, slightly above the state figure.

Mining is the dominant industry, employing 38% of the workforce. While full-time employment is higher than the state average, the unemployment rate is also well above the national figure at 10.1%.

The town is very walkable, with 93.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' center and 98.2% within 15 minutes of a park.