Tara

Families are a major part of the community, as children under 15 make up 29.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Seniors also have a strong presence, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over, well above the state average.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly English (42.6%) and Australian (38.3%).

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

Christianity is the main faith for 68.1% of residents. Those with no religion make up 23.4%, a figure well below the national average.

About half of residents completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national figures at 9.1%.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are $1,437, which is well below the state and national figures. However, 12.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

About 23.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition at 12.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 42.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Nearly half of the population also provides unpaid housework or cares for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, well above the national average. Most households are couples with children (56.4%).

Housing is much more affordable than in other areas, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $350 and weekly rent of $265, both far below the state and national figures.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Nearly half of the workforce (48.1%) works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The area is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 70.4% of the workforce. It has a very high employment rate, with 81.8% of adults working or looking for work.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.