State Electorate · Area profile
Braddon (Montgomery)
1,509 km²
A striking 52.2% of people in Braddon (Montgomery) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This wide-open area of Tasmania is home to a noticeably older population, with a typical resident aged 45 and a high proportion of seniors. The community is predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking, with a strong connection to the land and a high percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. It is a place where detached housing is the norm and life moves at a slower, more traditional pace.
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The area is noticeably older than most, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people at 9.1%, far below the national average of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas.
The community has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 52.2%, a figure that has risen by 24 points since 2011 and is far above the Australian average.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 34% of residents completing Year 12 and 12.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are far below national figures.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the usual household earning $1,218 a week. Only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this has risen since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, as 35.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.4% need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.
Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than most, with 14% doing so. Volunteer rates are also high at 17%, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.
Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling, and 29.8% of people live alone. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the older age of the population.
Separate houses dominate the landscape at 90.9%, and 40.5% of homes are owned outright. Renting is much less common here than nationally, and the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.
The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 70.7% of workers driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of Australia.
The population is relatively stable, as 33.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also few at 9.3%.
Only 55.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. The most common industries are health care, retail, and construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. Access to amenities is limited, as only 44.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.