Tonderburine

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, which is a little above the state and national averages.

Tonderburine is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 29.5% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are often focused on the local environment, with 23.6% of degrees in agriculture and environment. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national average at 44.2%.

The area has a high proportion of wealthier households, with 28.9% earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $821, which is about the same as the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average. Only 3.6% of people report a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 35.2% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 18.2% of people providing support to others.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and those who are present have a typical personal income of $2,500, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families with children make up 52.6% of households, and the typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Every home in Tonderburine is a separate house. Rent is much lower than most areas at a typical $135 per week, and typical home-loan payments are far below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 40.3% of people work from home—far above the national average.

Tonderburine is a very stable community, with only 13.7% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The workforce is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high percentage of people working full-time. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Tonderburine is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.