Middle Tarwin

Families with children are common here, as children under 15 make up 22.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. While 9.9% use another language at home—a figure much higher than similar areas—everyone in the community speaks English well.

About 42.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 17.8%, though this is well below the state average. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the local landscape.

This is a wealthy area where 41.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national rate of 22.6%. The typical weekly family income of $2,562 is also a little above the national figure.

Residents are in very good health, with only 22.0% reporting a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most areas. Notably, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 26.0% of people volunteering, a figure far above the state average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 32.9% of people caring for children without pay.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 69.4% of families. Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household.

Every single home in Middle Tarwin is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 58.8% of houses owned outright, far above the national average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 26.4% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 75.3% of adults active in the workforce, far above the national figure. Nearly half of all jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.