Taggerty

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.9% of the population, a figure far above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English, Australian, Scottish, or Irish ancestry make up the vast majority of the community.

English is the primary language for 88.4% of the population, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the Victorian average.

Nearly half of residents (48.4%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average of 26.3%. About 48.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the 58.8% seen across Australia.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,220 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of people. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 27.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members (5.1%) than the state average.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, and their typical age (46) is far older than the national figure of 24.

Families with children make up about half of the households, while 24.7% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is dominated by detached houses (96.1%), and a huge 54.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31%. Renting is very uncommon, at only 8.4%.

Most residents rely on cars, though 30.9% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. Public transport is available via bus, but the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 43 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as only 27.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 52.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Taggerty is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7 compared to the Victorian average of 6.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.