Torryburn

The area has a significant First Nations presence, with 8.4% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state figure of 3.4%. It is an older community where seniors make up nearly a third of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.5% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the sole language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the national figures.

More than half of residents (51.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is about the same as the state average. However, 30.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 45% of people, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions.

Volunteering is high, with 20.4% of people helping out, well above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a slightly higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to the state.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 48, which is far older than the national First Nations average of 24.

Families are the norm here, as only 13.5% of people live alone, far below the national figure of 25.6%. Couples with children make up 52.2% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 46.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 5.8% of homes.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. While 27.3% of people work from home, the drive to the city takes 137 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or construction.

Torryburn is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.