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Nubeena
2 km²
A growing population of 362 people has shifted the character of Nubeena since 2011. This is an older community where the typical resident is 55, and nearly a third of people are seniors. Many residents live alone and have a high rate of home ownership, creating a quiet residential feel. The area is notably diverse in its identity, with a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state and national figures.
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Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community is also more diverse, with 7.7% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English. Around 10.5% were born overseas, which is well below the Tasmania average.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of residents—51.1%—report having no religion, a figure that has risen sharply by 26 points since 2011. This is far above the national average.
A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though 30.9% of the community finished school at Year 10. This is much lower than most similar areas.
Incomes here are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $746 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the lowest for income.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.2% of people. This is consistent with the older population, and 17.1% of residents live with a mental health condition.
The community is very active, with 22.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, accounting for 17.2% of the population.
Living arrangements are quite small, with a typical home holding just 2.0 people. Nearly half of all residents—47.1%—live alone, which is far above the national average.
Home ownership is strong, with 49% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. While most people live in separate houses, typical weekly rents are very low at $200.
Cars are the main way to get around, and 11.5% of people work from home. No one in the community commutes using public transport.
The area has seen some movement, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer people here are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 39.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is a little above the Tasmania figure.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 75.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Access to health services is also high, with 66.4% of homes within a short walk.