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Talmalmo

263 km²

Seniors make up a huge 34.1% of the population in Talmalmo, making it far older than most other areas. This small community of just 44 people is largely made up of older adults, with a typical resident aged 57. It is a quiet, rural place where many people work from home or in agriculture. Most residents live alone in large detached houses, creating a sparsely populated feel across the landscape.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with children under 15 making up only 6.8% of the population. There are no people in de facto relationships here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state average.

Everyone in this community was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 45.5%. This is far above the state figure and well above the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 31.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. However, only 31.6% completed Year 12, far below the state and national averages.

Typical personal weekly income is $942, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,375, which is well below the state and national figures.

No one in the community needs help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition, both of which are much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.3%, about the same as the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 45.7% of residents volunteering, a figure far above the state and national averages. Unpaid care is also very common, with 28.6% of people providing help, far above the national figure.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 13 years, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Half of all households are people living alone, which is far above the national figure. Because of this, the typical home has only 1.9 people, well below the state and national averages.

Every home is a separate detached house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Rents are far below the national figure at $210 a week, and monthly home loan payments are also far lower than typical.

The area is car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 40.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, far below the state and national figures.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.

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