Tallwood

The area is far older than the national figure, with 46.3% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Those with overseas heritage are primarily of English, Irish, or Scottish descent.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

About 64.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 34.3% report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national figures. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, with common fields of study including engineering and agriculture.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the national figure. Around 13.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40.3% of people, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis and cancer are the most reported conditions.

Volunteer rates are far above the national average at 24.6%. This high level of community activity is seen alongside a high rate of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations population is very small, though those present have personal and household incomes that are far above the state and national figures.

Most households consist of couples without children, and the area has far fewer one-parent families and people living alone than most other areas.

Every home in Tallwood is a separate house, and 85.2% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 51.9%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Nearly half of all homes have three or more vehicles.

The community is very stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state.

The workforce is very active, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than in most areas. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.