Talbot

The typical resident is 59, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 7.5% of the population, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up 11.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 88.5% of residents. Only 2.9% use another language, which is far below the state and national averages.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.8% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes in Talbot are among the lowest at this level. The typical household earns $793 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 13.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is higher than most areas, with 21.3% of people pitching in. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 3.8% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 19.

Living alone is very common, with 43.1% of people in single-person households. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling.

Most residents own their homes outright, at 56%, which is far above the national average. The vast majority of homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, and no one commutes to work by public transport. While there are more transport stops per person than most similar areas, the drive time to the city is long at 101 minutes.

The community is very stable, as only 22.6% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 41.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is a little above the state and national averages.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.7. While many homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.