Tallangatta

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 27.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 16.8% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

The town is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.8% born here. Only 10.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the Victoria and national averages.

English is the primary language for 89.7% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 40.2% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.6%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Incomes are well below national and state figures. The typical household earns $1,149 a week, and only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, with 14.6% of residents reporting a mental health condition.

There is a strong culture of service, with 22.6% of people volunteering—well above the state figure. Additionally, 5.5% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 22 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 36, which is far older than the typical First Nations resident in Victoria or Australia.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone (34.3%), which is well above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.7% of dwellings. Many residents have high security, with 44.6% owning their homes outright, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential, as 63.4% of people drive to work and no one commutes by public transport. Only 3.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

Movement is relatively high, with 34.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.1% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (51.1%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national average.

The town is somewhat walkable, and 80.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state average.