Teralba

The community is younger than most, with the typical resident aged 37 and children under 15 making up 20.1% of the population. There is also a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the state.

Teralba is predominantly Australian-born, with 87.6% born here and only 8.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents identify with English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, though the area has a slightly higher rate of people who speak little or no English than most similar areas.

A large part of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.0%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.4%.

While the area has a high number of schools within 3 km, the typical resident is less likely to have completed Year 12 or hold a bachelor's degree compared to the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state figure at $2,060, and the area has a higher proportion of high-earners than most similar places.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with a much higher rate of long-term health conditions (34.4%), mental health conditions (12.5%), and people needing help with daily activities (9.0%).

The area has a very high rate of people providing unpaid care for children, well above the national average. Interestingly, volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 91% of similar areas, with personal and household incomes that are well above the national figures and an unemployment rate well below the national average.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children (60.3%).

Detached houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state. While home ownership is high, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is a little above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 58% of people driving to work and only 0.9% using public transport. While there are many transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is longer than in most areas.

Teralba is experiencing high turnover, with 57.3% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with a strong presence in health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many residents lack a 15-minute walk to basic needs, as no homes are within easy walking distance of groceries or health services.