Tallygaroopna

Families are a key part of the area, with 21.5% of residents being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and 54.4% of people are married.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 81.8% born here. Only 7% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 83.7% of the population. Only 3.5% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average.

Nearly half the community identifies as Christian (47.7%). Those with no religion make up 37.3%, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 36.7% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area is well-served by schools, with three within 3km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,769, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 14.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the state average.

The area is slightly healthier than average, with only 3.8% of people needing help with daily activities, a little below the national figure.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 22.1% volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most areas.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 15 and a personal income that is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.3% of families.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 89.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 8.5%, while 42.6% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 60% of workers drive to work and 0% use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 81.1% owning two or more.

Tallygaroopna is a very stable community, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers at 17.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.