Torrington

Seniors make up 41.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This contributes to a typical age of 64, making Torrington far older than most of Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.8% of the community, which is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.4% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 35.1%.

English is the only language used at home by 85.7% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the national and state figures.

A large proportion of the community—44.2%—reports having no religion, which is far above the state average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.5%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 17.1% of people completing Year 12, far below the national figure. Only 4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $612, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 51.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the state average. This is reflected in the high number of people who need help with daily activities (10.4%) and those with mental health conditions (18.2%).

Unpaid housework is common, with 29.3% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it, well above the national average. This is consistent with a community with few young children, as those caring for children unpaid are far below the national figure.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. While their typical household income is well below the state average, the typical personal income for First Nations people is far above the national figure.

Half of all residents live alone, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical size of 1.7 people, among the lowest for similar areas.

Most residents own their homes outright (80.0%), a figure far above the national average. Almost all dwellings are separate houses, and no one in the area is renting.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

About 29.3% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Very few adults are working or looking for work, at just 16.0%, which is far below the state and national averages.

Torrington is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.