Tatham

The typical resident is 41, which is a little older than the state average. About 3.1% of the population identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure similar to both the state and national totals.

Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries. Only 7.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 86.7% speaking it only. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 28.0% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,575, a little below the national figure of $1,746. While 21.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, this is still well below the state average.

About 29.8% of people have a long-term health condition, slightly above the national average. However, only 2.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well below the state figure.

Tatham has a high rate of community contribution, with 22.9% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.9% of people providing support to others.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 32 is far older than the state average of 23. Their typical household income is $1,875, a little above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Nearly half of all households are couples with children, and only 7.6% are one-parent families, which is well below the national average.

Every home in Tatham is a separate house, and 44.7% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is very rare here, at just 3.9%.

Cars are essential, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there is no public transport. About 23.8% of people work from home, which is slightly above the national average.

The population is very stable; only 22.4% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job security is strong, with a full-time employment rate of 70.5%, far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or as managers.

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