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7315, TAS

614 km²

7315, TAS is characterised by household incomes well below most areas, a moderately large population and a somewhat older age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population15,635▲ +9.6%since 2011 Median age48 yrs▲ +9.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.6%People aged 65 and over25.8%Children under 1515.5%People in a de facto relationship11.3%▲ +22.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.1%

Seniors (65+)25.8%

Young adults (25–44)19.9%

Children (0–14)15.5%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (10%).

Married48%
Never married30%
Divorced10%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.6%

England3.3%

New Zealand0.8%

Philippines0.4%

India0.3%

China0.2%

Nepal0.2%

South Africa0.1%

Italy0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (38%) and Scottish (8%).

English45.5%

Australian44.7%

Scottish9.3%

Irish9.2%

Dutch3.5%

German2.6%

Italian0.9%

Chinese0.5%

Filipino0.5%

Indian0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.5%

Language used at home

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only92.2%

Mandarin0.3%

Punjabi0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.0%

Italian0.0%

Religion

People with no religion49.5%

Religious affiliation

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (0%).

No religion53%
Christianity45%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.9%

Highest year of school

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Year 10 at 40%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1037.0%

Year 1232.5%

Year 9 or below15.0%

Year 118.5%

Highest qualification level

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV40.1%

Bachelor degree16.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Field of qualification

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Society & culture (15%).

Engineering & related15.4%

Management & commerce14.3%

Society & culture12.5%

Education10.5%

Health10.0%

Architecture & building7.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.7%

Agriculture & environment3.1%

Creative arts2.0%

Information technology1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$613▲ +38.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,136▲ +36.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,479▲ +36.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.1%

Household income distribution

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49933.3%

$1,500–$2,99924.9%

Under $65023.2%

$3,000–$3,9996.0%

$4,000 or more4.1%

Personal income distribution

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Under $650 at 52%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65049.0%

$650–$1,49930.4%

$1,500–$2,99912.5%

$3,000 or more1.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.9%People with a mental health condition10.6%People needing help with daily activities8.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is None at 60%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (9%).

None55.2%

One condition23.5%

Two conditions8.6%

Three or more4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis14.8%

Mental health10.6%

Asthma10.4%

Other condition9.0%

Heart disease5.4%

Diabetes5.3%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition3.2%

Stroke1.5%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.4%People providing unpaid care14.1%People caring for children unpaid24.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families16.0%People living alone30.7%▲ +8.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people38.8%

1 person30.7%

3 people13.0%

4 people11.1%

5 people4.3%

6 or more2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$246▲ +40.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,220▲ +0.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting22.5%Homes owned outright43.4%Separate (detached) houses88.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.0%▼ -0.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (23%).

Owned outright44%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented23%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house89%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Other dwelling2%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 54%, followed by 2 bedrooms (19%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms53.5%

2 bedrooms18.5%

4 bedrooms18.5%

1 bedroom4.5%

5 or more3.0%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is $200–$349 at 64%, followed by Under $200 (26%) and $350–$549 (10%).

$200–$34960.7%

Under $20024.5%

$350–$5499.8%

$550–$7490.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by Under $1,000 (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).

$1,000–$1,79946.5%

Under $1,00031.3%

$1,800–$2,99914.4%

$3,000 or more3.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.3%▼ -20.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 36%, followed by 1 vehicle (35%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles36.3%

1 vehicle35.4%

3 vehicles13.9%

4 or more9.0%

No vehicle5.3%

How people get to work

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Worked at home (8%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)70.6%

Worked at home7.0%

Car (passenger)4.4%

Walked2.4%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.1%Recent arrivals from overseas7.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation52.4%Employed full-time53.1%

Industries people work in

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.2%

Retail trade10.3%

Construction9.7%

Education & training9.3%

Manufacturing8.8%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.5%

Transport & warehousing5.4%

Public administration & safety5.3%

Other services3.9%

Occupations people work in

In 7315, TAS, the largest group is Professionals at 16%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals15.4%

Technicians & trades15.1%

Community & personal service14.1%

Labourers13.3%

Managers12.2%

Clerical & administrative10.4%

Sales workers8.9%

Machinery operators & drivers8.6%

Areas within 7315, TAS

Ulverstone West Ulverstone

Nearby areas

7316, TAS 7310, TAS 7320, TAS 7321, TAS 7322, TAS 7305, TAS 7306, TAS 7307, TAS

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