Tarago

The area is slightly younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 40. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, and a higher rate of de facto relationships than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language here, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 43.5%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher number of people have completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. About 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with the usual household earning $2,027 a week. This is a little above the New South Wales figure of $1,829.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas. There is also a very strong connection to the Defence Force, with 8.8% of residents having served, well above the national figure.

First Nations people in Tarago have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Families with children are common, making up 59.6% of households. Because of this, people per home is higher than in most areas, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 97.2% of homes being detached. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, with only 11.1% of households renting.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and the area is heavily reliant on cars. No one commutes by public transport, and only 21.3% of workers work from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 15.2% of the population.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, at 70.5%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, construction, or agriculture.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.