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Evandale
2 km²
Far older than most of the country is Evandale, where the typical resident is 53. This Tasmanian community has a high proportion of seniors, with 30.8% of people aged 65 and over. It is a stable and settled place where most people own their homes outright and very few have moved recently. The area is highly walkable and convenient, with almost every home within easy reach of shops, parks and health services.
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The population has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 10 years older than in 2011. This shift is seen in the children's population, which fell by 6.8 points since 2011 to 13.1%, well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.9%, followed by Australian at 42%.
English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 49% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 42.2% of the population, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011.
The area has a high proportion of qualified residents, with 17.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly household income is $1,171, which is a little below the state figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 6.9 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 38.6% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 21.1% of people giving their time. Unpaid care for others is also a little above the national figure.
Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per home. This is a little below the national figure and consistent with a high number of people living alone (29.3%).
Home ownership is very high, as 53.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and only 15.9% of households rent.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.9% of workers driving to work and almost every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport for their commute.
Evandale is a very stable community where only 27.2% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 52.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.
The area is very walkable, with 95.9% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily walk to groceries (96.6%), health services (93.4%) and schools (93.2%).