Taylors Beach

The area is far older than the state average, with 24.6% of residents aged 65 and over. This contributes to a smaller proportion of children under 15 (14.6%) compared to the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born (83.8%) and has a low proportion of overseas-born residents (9.2%), which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the sole language used at home for 93.8% of the population, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, far below the state average.

About 60% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 35.4%, which is a little above the state figure.

The typical level of education is lower than the state average, with only 16.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 42.1% having completed Year 12.

High-earning households are common, with 34.5% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. However, very high personal earners are rare, with only 3.5% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents experience more long-term health issues than most areas, with 36.2% having a chronic condition and 13.1% reporting a mental health condition.

The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.7%) than most similar places, while unpaid housework and childcare rates are lower than the national average.

First Nations people make up 5.4% of the population, which is a little above the national average. While First Nations household incomes are far above the national figure, typical personal incomes for this group are among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes are generally smaller than average with 2.3 people per home, and one-parent families (8.8%) are well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (85.5%), and home ownership is high, with 40% of homes owned outright. Typical monthly home loan payments are well below the state average at $1,450.

Every home in the community has at least one motor vehicle. While public transport stops are plentiful, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The community is relatively stable, though 37.7% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 47.5%, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work (54.9%) is also well below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.