Tallawang

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 24.8% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Those aged 65 and over are less common here than in other areas, at 13.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.2% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

About 60% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications vary, with 39.3% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. However, 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,449, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in other areas, at 4.8%. About 26.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

Unpaid work is common here, with 32.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, far above the national figure of 20.7%. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, as 33.6% of people provide unpaid childcare.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income is $2,874, which is far above the national figure of $1,507.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and only 15.3% of people living alone. Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 57.1% of households.

Every home in Tallawang is a separate house, and 78% have three or more bedrooms. While 39% are owned outright, 45.8% have a mortgage with a typical monthly payment of $1,842.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no homes without a motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, though 22.4% work from home.

The population is highly mobile, with 50% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 69.8%, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in mining.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.