Tabbimoble

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 30.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

About 30.3% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are Australian at 45.5% and English at 36.4%.

English is the only language spoken at home here. This is far below the state and national figures for people who use another language at home.

A large majority of people report having no religion, at 63.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest for this level, with the typical personal income sitting at $455, far below the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.4% of residents have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 38.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 8.8%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Households here are small, with only 1.7 people per home. Half of all households are couples without children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,729, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

While there are two public transport stops for the small population, they are not easily accessible, with a 41-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 41.4% of residents moving in the last five years.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 52.9%.

Tabbimoble is entirely car-dependent. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.