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Ulverstone
17 km²
Daily life in Ulverstone revolves around a community that is noticeably older and more established than the rest of the state. The typical resident is 49, and over a quarter of the population are seniors, which is far above the national figure. It is a place with a strong Indigenous presence and a high proportion of home owners, though the total population has shrunk by 36% since 2011. This shift toward an older, more settled population is reflected in the quiet, residential nature of the area.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.7% of the community, which is well above the Tasmanian and national figures. The population has aged significantly since 2011, with the typical age rising by 10 years to 49.
The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with only 9% of people born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 91.8% of residents. Only 2.7% use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.
Nearly half of the population (48.8%) report having no religion. This is well above the national figure, following a trend where this group grew by 20 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.
Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,070 a week. While this is well below the national figure, weekly household income has risen by $257 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.2% of residents. This is far above the national figure, and 8.6% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is common, with 18.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Around 14.2% of residents provide unpaid care, a rate higher than most areas.
Many residents live alone—32.9% of households are single person—which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a lower typical household size of 2.2 people.
Home ownership is strong, with 42.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, with 71.9% of workers driving to work. Only 0.5% use public transport for their commute, and 6.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.
Movement into the area has slowed, with 33.7% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals fell to 7.9% since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the most common industries are health care and retail.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 85.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Many residents can also easily reach schools and groceries on foot, though access to health services is lower than the state average.