Tongarra

The population is far older than the national average, though it has far fewer children and seniors than most similar areas. Only 7.8% of residents are under 15, which is well below the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 84.4% of the population was born here. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3% for those born overseas.

English is the main language for 88.7% of the community. While 7.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 61.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a higher share of people with bachelor degrees than most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Many residents hold trade qualifications, with 39.1% having a Certificate III or IV.

Tongarra is very wealthy, with a typical household income of $3,041 per week, which is far above the state and national figures. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing them among the highest in their category.

Residents here generally have fewer long-term health conditions than most similar areas, with 68.8% reporting none. This is well below the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is common here, with 20.8% of people providing it, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people doing significant housework, far above the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age for these residents is 39, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Only 7% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 88.4% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are very high, with a typical monthly payment of $3,100, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes own at least one vehicle. Public transport is non-existent here, with no stops or routes available.

The area has seen a high level of movement, with 46.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Working life is very active here, with a rate of people working or looking for work that is far above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, construction, or as technicians and tradespeople.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.