State Electorate · Area profile
Lyons (McIntyre)
10,014 km²
Driving is the primary way to get around in Lyons (McIntyre), where a huge 92.4% of homes are separate houses. It is a notably older community, with a typical resident aged 48 and a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. While many residents have lower incomes than the national figure, there is a high rate of home ownership, with 45.3% owning their place outright. The area is characterized by a quiet, residential feel with a strong presence of retirees and families.
Lyons (McIntyre) is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The population is far older than the national average, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. This age profile is reflected in the family structures, as 30.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 81.6% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which stands at only 11.5% for the area.
English is the primary language for 91.3% of the population. Only 3% of residents use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Nearly half the population (47.8%) report having no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most other areas, with only 36.3% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical weekly incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,104. Only 8.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 35.7% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Residents are very active in their community; 19.2% are volunteers, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care and housework compared to other areas.
Homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, accounting for 30.2% of households.
The area is dominated by detached houses, and home ownership is very high, with 45.3% of homes owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, at a typical $250 per week.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 66% of workers drive to work. Public transport use is very low, with only 1.2% of people commuting by bus.
The population is relatively stable, as 34.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 53.2%. Employment is spread across agriculture, health care, and construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1, well below the Tasmania average. Only 39.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.