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Port Sorell
10 km²
Daily life in Port Sorell revolves around a mature population and a high rate of home ownership. The community has grown rapidly, adding nearly 2,000 people since 2011, though it has become far older than most areas with a typical resident now aged 55. It is a place where many residents have settled for the long term, with nearly half of all homes owned outright. This quiet character is reflected in a low number of children and a predominantly English-speaking population.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 35.6% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 13.5%, which is well below the Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia (83.0%), and those born overseas make up 11.9% of the population. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, though the number of overseas-born residents has risen since 2011.
English is the primary language here, with 93.4% of people using it at home. Only 2.1% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.
Nearly half of the community (47.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 25 points since 2011.
Educational attainment has risen since 2011, with 15.2% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,175, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While these figures have risen since 2011, the typical personal weekly income remains a little below the state average.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.3% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.3% of people need help with daily activities.
The community is active in volunteering, with 18.9% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.
Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.1 people, which is a little below the national figure. Nearly half of all households consist of couples without children.
Home ownership is very high, with 48.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and 74.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 2.0% of homes having no motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, with just 0.5% of people using it to commute.
Port Sorell has seen significant movement, as 45.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.
Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to the state, at 48.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is a little below the national figure.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 96.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While public transport and parks are very accessible, nearly half of the homes are too far to walk to groceries within 15 minutes.