Tyalgum Creek

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 32.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.5%, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 18.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas.

English is the sole language used at home for 95.3% of the population, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

About 42.6% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the national figure.

Earnings are generally low, with a typical household income of $1,174 per week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 10.9% of residents.

Unpaid work is common, with 41.2% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, a figure far above the state average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, representing 0.0% of the community.

Small households are the norm, with 33.9% of people living alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%.

Home ownership is very high, with 50% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Every single home in the area is a separate house.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43% of residents moving in the last five years, though there were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 45.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure, and the unemployment rate is much higher than in similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3 and no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.