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Swan Point
2 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Swan Point, where the typical resident is 56. This small community of 300 people has seen its average age climb by 17 years since 2011. It is a place where many residents own their homes outright and a high number of people are retired or working from home. These trends contribute to a quiet, residential character with very few renters and a strong presence of older adults.
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The area is much older than the state and national average, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up just 12.3%, a figure that has fallen 6 points since 2011.
People born overseas make up 19.7% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian average and represents a significant increase since 2011.
English is the dominant language, with only 2.7% of residents using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of residents (58.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 21 points since 2011.
The community is relatively well-qualified, with 17% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 43.4% having completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,323, which is about the same as the state average, though it is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 40.7% of people, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported issues.
Residents are very active in their community; 21.9% are volunteers and 32.8% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national average.
The area has a high proportion of couples without children (48.1%) and far fewer one-parent families or people living alone compared to most other areas.
Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 54.5% owned outright. Renting is very rare, at just 5.8%, which is far below the national figure.
Car ownership is universal, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting, while 14.4% of workers operate from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than both the state and national averages.
About 49.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, slightly higher than the state figure.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.