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Taralga
119 km²
A much older population than most similar areas defines Taralga, where the typical resident is 53. This rural community is predominantly made up of seniors and older adults, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. It is a place of strong traditional roots, with very few overseas arrivals and a high proportion of people who own their homes outright. These factors combine to create a quiet, settled character with a high rate of community volunteering.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 28% of residents aged 65 or over and only 13.6% of the population being children under 15.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has very few people born overseas compared to the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language spoken here, with only 0.7% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
Christianity is the main religion for 63.5% of residents, and the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 41.2% of people completing Year 12 and 13.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, and only 12.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high, with 35.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.4% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.
Community spirit is very strong, with 26.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are 10 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of just 12, which is far younger than the state and national figures.
Living arrangements are often small; 38.2% of people live alone, and the typical home has 2.1 people, which is much lower than most areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 53.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Weekly rents are also far below the state and national figures.
The community is almost entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and 0.0 public transport stops per 1,000 people.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national figure, and no recent arrivals from overseas.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry for 25.1% of workers. Full-time employment is far below the state and national figures.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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