Tabilk

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 46. There are fewer children and seniors than in most similar areas, while a higher proportion of residents are in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Irish ancestry are common. Only 11.3% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 81.9% of residents. While a slightly higher share of people use another language at home than in similar areas, the figure is still far below the national average.

About 43.1% of people here have no religion, a figure that is well above the national and state averages. Another 43.1% of the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Typical family income is $1,687 a week, which is well below the national average. However, typical personal weekly income of $825 is about the same as the state and national figures.

Residents here have much lower rates of long-term health conditions (15.6%) and mental health conditions (2.5%) compared to the rest of the country.

A higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force than in most similar areas. Volunteer rates are a little above the state average, though fewer people provide unpaid childcare.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who identify as such have a typical personal income of $2,250 and a typical age of 56, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Living alone is more common here than in most areas, with 29.1% of people in single-person households. Most families consist of couples with children.

Every single home in Tabilk is a separate house, and 50.9% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are also far below the state figure at a typical $207 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

Tabilk is a very stable community, with only 19% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average, and the area has a very low unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, manufacturing, or construction.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. A small number of homes are within walking distance of a park.