Thora

The community is far older than the state or national average, with 23.8% of people aged 65 and over. This older profile is balanced by a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15, who make up 19.0% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 86.8% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents do not have a religion, at 53.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Thora has a highly qualified workforce, with 25.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income at $580. This lower pay is a stark contrast to the high level of university qualifications in the area.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 24.1% of people, which is a little below the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

Volunteerism is very strong here, with 27.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. This spirit extends to the home, where 36.0% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations people make up 4.2% of the population. The community is notably young, with a typical age of 14, and household incomes are well above the national average for First Nations people.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, and 63.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. This high ownership helps explain why typical mortgage payments are well below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. About 20.9% of the workforce operates from home.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 43.9%. Those who work are often in agriculture, health, or education, with a high number of managers and professionals.

Walking is difficult due to the steep terrain and a total lack of public transport. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools, resulting in a car-dependent walkability score.