Tallimba

Families with children are very common here, as 26.5% of residents are under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than the Australian average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.9% born here and only 3.8% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the sole language used at home for 88.6% of residents, and no one in the area uses another language or speaks little or no English.

Christianity is very strong in Tallimba, where 75.1% of people identify with the faith. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 34.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,202 a week, and only 5% of households earn $3,000 or more, which is far below the state average.

Residents enjoy a better health profile than most, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both appearing well below state and national levels.

Community spirit is high, with 27.4% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of people providing unpaid care.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 16.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, and nearly 70% of families consist of couples with children.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, with 50% owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, and typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the country at $100.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and the area has no public transport stops. This makes the car essential, as 50% of residents drive to work.

The population is very settled, with only 19.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 58.5% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average, with no own unemployment reported.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.