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Campbell Town
6 km²
A far older population than most of the state defines Campbell Town, where the typical resident is now 53. This community has aged significantly since 2011, with a third of residents now aged 65 or over. While the population has grown to 823 people, it is marked by a high number of people living alone and a lower-than-average number of children. This shift toward an older demographic is reflected in the high need for daily health support across the area.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a senior population that rose 19 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7% of the community, which is well above the Australian average of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the overseas-born population has risen slightly since 2011.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest rates for similar areas and far below the national average.
About 43.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though it remains below the Tasmania state figure.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 28.8% of residents having completed Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 8.7 points since 2011.
Household incomes are far below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household earning $788. Only 3.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most other areas.
Health needs are high here, as 13.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions, particularly arthritis, are also much more common than in most areas.
A higher number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to the state average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 5.6%, which is much higher than in most areas.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 38.4% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per household.
The area has a high rate of home ownership, with 46.7% of homes owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $225, which is far below the national figure of $375.
Most people drive to work, and 9.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas. No one in the community reported commuting by public transport.
The population is relatively stable, as 31% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 3.9% of the community.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 42.6%. The most common jobs are in health care, retail, and agriculture, with labourers being the most frequent occupation.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 74.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. It is far above the state average for access to parks and health services.