Waratah

The population is much older than most areas, with 27.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.5% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is well above the Tasmanian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.8% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home rose to 5.1% since 2011, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 43.0% of the community, which is a rise of 19 points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.1%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 7.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 31.9% of residents have completed Year 12, though this has risen since 2011.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country; the typical household earns $732 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 51.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 13.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is relatively common at 17.4%, while only 13.6% of people care for children unpaid. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members here compared to the rest of the state.

About 32.4% of people live alone, and the typical home contains 2.1 people. Couples without children are the most common household type at 43.3%.

Home ownership is very high, with 68.6% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Consequently, only 7.8% of households are renting, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very low at $547.

Most people rely on cars, with 61.1% of workers driving to work. About 9.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than in most other areas.

The community is relatively stable, as 31.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 30.0% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, and many of those employed work in accommodation, food, or mining.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 80.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 93.1% near a park. However, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.