Tallangatta East

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state average, though there are far fewer seniors aged 65 and over than in most similar areas.

The community is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 66.7%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

Everyone in the community speaks only English at home. This is far below the state and national figures, where over a quarter of people use another language.

About 69% of residents identify as Christian, while 33.3% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion than most similar places, with only 27.3% finishing school. However, about 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,031, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Residents are in good health, with only 20.5% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 52.9% of people volunteer, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also very common, with 32.4% of people providing unpaid care and 47.1% caring for children.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 38, which is far older than the national First Nations average of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,400, which is well below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 13% of people work from home, which is well below the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 15.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 79.4% of adults are working or looking for work, with 65.2% in full-time roles. However, the unemployment rate of 11.1% is well above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.