Tahara

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 53 and no children under 15. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 73.3%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

About 46.7% of people report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. The remainder are mostly Christian.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Common qualifications include degrees in education, science, and agriculture.

Tahara is a high-income area; typical personal weekly income is $1,125, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical family weekly incomes are also much higher than most areas.

The community is in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 10% of people, which is far below the national average. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 35.7% of people volunteering—a figure far above the state average. This is consistent with a lack of child-care duties, as far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are generally small, with only 1.9 people per home. Couples without children make up the majority of households at 76.9%.

Housing is quite affordable compared to the rest of the state, with typical weekly rents of $200 and monthly home-loan payments of $1,200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 56% of workers commuting by car. However, 32% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, as only 16.7% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 89.3% of adults working or looking for work. The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 72% of jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.