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Dodges Ferry - Lewisham
13 km²
A massive shift away from organized religion has seen 56.9% of people in Dodges Ferry - Lewisham report no religion, one of the highest rates for its level. This Tasmanian community is mostly made up of families, with over half of households consisting of couples with children. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, it remains larger than most similar areas and is characterized by a high number of detached houses and a workforce with a strong presence in construction and healthcare.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area a little younger than the state average but noticeably older than the national figure. It is a community where de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 5.3%.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.5% born here, which is far below the national figure for overseas births. English is the most common ancestry at 45.9%, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 8.7% since 2011.
English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community, and those using another language at home represent just 2.6%. This is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.
The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 35 points since 2011 to reach 56.9%. This is far above the national figure and among the highest proportions seen at this level.
The community has seen a significant rise in qualifications since 2011, with 17.9% now holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of residents who completed Year 12 is also higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly household income is $1,449, which is about the same as the state average and higher than most similar areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen to 11.4% since 2011.
About 32% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities has fallen to 5.2%, which is lower than in most similar areas.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most similar areas, with 28.8% of people providing this support. This is consistent with the high number of families with children in the community.
Families are the norm here, with 52.2% of homes being couples with children and 2.4 people per home. About 26.6% of residents live alone, which is around the middle for its level.
Almost every home here is a separate house, at 99.6%, far above the national figure. While the rental rate has fallen sharply to 15.3%, typical weekly rents are $350, which is a little above the state average.
Most people rely on cars, with 68.5% driving to work and only 1.8% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is well below the national figure for households without a car.
About 34.7% of the population moved in the last five years, which is a little below the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.3% of the community.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with a low unemployment rate of 4.1%. The workforce is concentrated in construction and health care, with 19.5% of workers in technicians and trades.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.0. While many homes are near public transport, very few residents can walk to health services, schools, or groceries within 15 minutes.