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Tannas Mount

60 km²

A high proportion of recent arrivals has shaped Tannas Mount, where nearly half of the residents moved here in the last five years. This small community is notably family-oriented, with children under 15 making up 27.7% of the population. While the typical resident is 45, there is a strong presence of young families and couples, which is reflected in the larger household sizes. It is a largely rural, car-dependent area with a workforce heavily concentrated in management and professional roles.

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Children under 15 make up 27.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. De facto relationships are much more common here, at 20.0%, compared to 11.5% across Australia.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with a recorded ancestry are predominantly Australian (70.2%), English (23.4%), Irish (14.9%), and Scottish (14.9%).

English is the only language spoken in the home, with 100% of residents using it. This is far below the national average, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

Christianity is the primary faith here, accounting for 72.3% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 19.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Half of the residents completed Year 12, and 18.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture, environment, and engineering.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,125 per week. However, 18.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average of 12.5%.

The population is in very good health, with only 8.5% reporting a long-term health condition—far below the national rate of 27.7%. No residents report needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very high at 23.7%, well above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 8.3% of residents having served, which is well above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most families are couples with children (54.8%) or couples without children (33.3%), and there are no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,454, which is well above the national figure of $1,863. In contrast, typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $250.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 56.5% of workers drive and there are no public transport stops or routes. About 17.4% of residents work from home.

Tannas Mount has seen significant movement, with 48.8% of people having moved here in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is highly employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.9%, with many working as managers or professionals.

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

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