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7254, TAS

279 km²

7254, TAS is characterised by mostly owner-occupied homes and fewer residents than most areas.

It also has a somewhat older age profile and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population562▲ +13.8%since 2011Median age47 yrs▲ +11.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.5%People aged 65 and over19.6%Children under 1519.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–44141

Age structure

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Seniors (65+) (19%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)36.3%
Seniors (65+)19.6%
Young adults (25–44)19.4%
Children (0–14)19.2%
Youth (15–24)7.7%

Marital status

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married33%
  • Divorced10%
  • Separated6%
  • Widowed4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia82.7%
England3.2%
Philippines1.2%
South Africa0.5%

Language

People using another language at home1.1%

Language used at home

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only89.7%

Religion

People with no religion48.4%

Religious affiliation

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion54%
  • Christianity45%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%

Education

Completed Year 1232.0%

Highest year of school

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Year 10 at 41%, followed by Year 12 (36%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1036.9%
Year 1232.0%
Year 9 or below12.2%
Year 118.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$583▲ +46.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,283▲ +29.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,460▲ +29.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.7%

Household income distribution

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49931.4%
$1,500–$2,99926.1%
Under $65022.2%
$3,000–$3,9994.8%
$4,000 or more3.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.2%People with a mental health condition8.5%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis10.5%
Other condition10.1%
Asthma8.9%
Mental health8.5%
Heart disease5.7%
Diabetes4.6%
Lung condition3.6%
Cancer3.4%
Stroke2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.9%People providing unpaid care14.1%People caring for children unpaid23.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -11.1%since 2011One-parent families14.4%

Family composition

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children36%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +61.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -6.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting11.1%Homes owned outright49.3%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (11%).

  • Owned outright49%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented11%
  • Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years26.5%

How people get to work

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)65.3%
Worked at home12.0%
Walked7.0%
Car (passenger)3.3%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate2.8%Labour-force participation55.0%Employed full-time59.1%

Industries people work in

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 17%, followed by Manufacturing (14%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing16.5%
Manufacturing13.2%
Health care & social assistance10.3%
Construction9.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Retail trade5.8%
Education & training5.8%
Transport & warehousing5.4%
Other services4.5%
Accommodation & food4.1%

Occupations people work in

In 7254, TAS, the largest group is Managers at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Labourers (16%).

Managers18.6%
Technicians & trades16.1%
Labourers15.7%
Professionals12.0%
Machinery operators & drivers12.0%
Community & personal service10.3%
Sales workers7.9%
Clerical & administrative6.2%

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