Turrawan

The community is significantly older than most areas, with children under 15 making up only 9.6% of the population. While the typical age is far higher than the national figure, the proportion of seniors is about the same as the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state levels for linguistic diversity. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion, with 66.3% of residents identifying as such. The share of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, though about half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is about the same as the national figure, though typical personal income is a little below. A higher-than-average 21.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

The community is healthier than most, with no one needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with rates far above the national figure. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is among the highest at this level.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 14, and typical personal income is far below the state figure.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. No one in the area lives alone, and the proportion of one-parent families is much lower than in most areas.

Every home in Turrawan is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 57.1% owned outright and no one renting, both of which are far above national levels.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. About 19.1% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 18.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national figures.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with a full-time employment rate far above the national average. The workforce is mainly employed in agriculture, wholesale trade, and mining.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is far below the state average.