Toorooka

Toorooka is far older than the national average, with 27.7% of residents aged 65 or over. Despite this, children under 15 make up 23.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.4% of the population, far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the primary faith for 66.0% of the community. Those reporting no religion make up 23.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 24.4% of residents completing Year 12 compared to the national figure of 58.8%. Only 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very low in Toorooka, where the typical household earns $762 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 31.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and diabetes are the most common conditions.

Volunteering is high at 20.0%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 7.0% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.4% of the population. This group is far younger than other residents, with a typical age of just 12 years.

Living arrangements are varied, with 40.9% of people living alone and 20.7% of families being one-parent households, the latter of which is well above the national figure.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 68.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. There are no renters in the community.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 27.3% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 31.1% of adults doing so, far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.