Tallandoon

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 10.9% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home, far below the 22.3% seen across Australia. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious patterns mirror the rest of the country, with 41.3% of people identifying as Christian and 39.1% reporting no religion.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 34.6% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often in engineering, agriculture, or health.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $1,021 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 28.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Notably, no one reported having a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 28.7% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Military service is also much more common here, with 9.6% of people having served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per dwelling. About 29.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home in Tallandoon is a separate house. Rent is among the lowest in the region at a typical $100 a week, and monthly loan payments are far below the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 31.0% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 45.5% of the workforce. Only 55.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average.

With a walkability score of 0.1, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.