Central Tilba

Residents here are far older than the national average, with nearly 30% aged 65 and over. This aging profile helps explain why children under 15 make up only 13.7% of the population, a figure well below the state average.

While 70.8% of people were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 17.5% of the community. English is the most common ancestry at 41.2%, followed by Australian at 36.3%.

English is the primary language for 82.7% of residents. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

More than half of the community (53.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 24.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the national average.

Incomes are generally lower here than elsewhere. The typical weekly household income is $1,156, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than the state average, affecting 30.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 11.4%.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community spirit is alongside a much higher rate of unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. They are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47, and have a typical personal income of $1,124, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. Couples without children are the most common family type, making up 55.5% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses (93.8%), and typical weekly rent is $295, which is well below the state figure.

The area is highly car-reliant, as 0% of residents commute using public transport. However, working from home is more common here than in the rest of Australia, at 27.3%.

Movement into the area is relatively steady, with 32.8% of people having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to the national average, at 49.5%. The most common industries of employment are retail trade, health care, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a steep average terrain slope of 13.7% and a low walkability score. Only 30.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities.