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Wynyard
14 km²
A larger population than 88% of similar areas makes Wynyard a significant local hub in Tasmania. It is a notably older community where the typical resident is 50, far exceeding the national figure of 38. This age profile is reflected in the high number of seniors and a strong need for health support. Despite these challenges, the town is very walkable, with most homes situated close to parks, shops and health services.
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Wynyard has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 10.3%. The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 30.4% of residents aged 65 and over.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 47.0%. The 10.5% born overseas is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Nearly half the population (49.4%) reports no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $976 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health needs are high here, as 40.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, and 10.1% of residents need help with daily activities.
A high number of people provide unpaid care (14.9%), which is well above the national average of 11.9%. Volunteers make up 16.6% of the community.
The area has a high number of people living alone at 36.6%, far above the national average of 25.6%. One-parent families are also more common than in most similar areas.
Most people live in separate houses, and 40.5% own their home outright. Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, but the typical weekly rent of $220 is far below the national figure.
Cars are the main way to get around, though 9.5% of homes have no vehicle, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Only 5% of people work from home.
About 35.4% of the population moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 6.2%, which is well below the national average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47%) compared to most other areas. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by retail.
The town is very walkable, with 89.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, groceries, and health services within 15 minutes on foot.