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Beauty Point
3 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Beauty Point are among the lowest in the region, at just $829. This is a far older community than most, where the typical resident is 57 and over a third of people are seniors. Many residents own their homes outright and live in detached houses, though there is a notable increase in people living alone. These factors create a quiet, residential character with a population that has grown slightly to 1,231 people.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 34.8% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly, rising 11 points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.
People born overseas make up 12.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with English heritage accounting for 48.3%.
English is the primary language here, used by 92.0% of residents. Only 1.1% of people use another language at home, which is well below the state and national figures.
About half of residents (49.1%) report no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 rose 4.4 points since 2011.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $465. Only 4.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the Tasmania figure.
Health challenges are common here, with 43.9% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. About 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities.
The area has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members (5.4%) than most places. While volunteering has fallen since 2011, about 13.1% of people still provide unpaid care.
Small households are common, with people per home at 2.0. This is consistent with the fact that 33.8% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.
Home ownership is very high, as 52.3% of homes are owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the state figure at $1,014.
The community is car-reliant, with 64.1% of workers commuting by car. However, 10.1% of people now work from home, an increase of 5.9 points since 2011.
Migration is lower than average, with 33.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen to 3.9% since 2011.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (40.4%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is a little above the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.6. While many homes are near public transport, there are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.