Tambo Upper

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 18.2% of people aged 65 and over. A striking feature is that 21.4% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.6% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 44.9% and 42.5% respectively.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (3.7%), and no one reported speaking little or no English, which is well below the national average.

A majority of residents (55.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the state and national levels. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.5%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 42.5% completing Year 12 and 13.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Certificate III or IV is the most common highest qualification at 40%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.

While fewer people need help with daily activities than in most areas, 30.8% have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, with arthritis being the most common reported condition.

Volunteering is much more common here than in other areas, with 20.7% of people pitching in. This spirit of contribution extends to the home, as 28.9% do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 14, and personal incomes are far below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 56% of households, and very few people (5.1%) live in one-parent families.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 46.3% are owned outright, far above the national average. Large homes are the norm, with 89.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have two or more cars.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 14.3% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though full-time employment is well below the state average. Common industries include construction and healthcare.

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