Tamleugh

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 52 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than in most other areas.

While most residents were born in Australia, about 14.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common backgrounds here.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, placing the area far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in typical areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas; no one holds a bachelor degree and only 28.6% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical family earning $1,437 and the typical household earning $1,312.

Health challenges are more common here, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 21.4% of people providing unpaid care and a far higher share of residents doing 15 or more hours of housework than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with only zero people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Households tend to be small, with just 2.1 people per home. Most families are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Monthly home-loan payments are far lower than the national typical of $1,863, sitting at just $856.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Residents face a long commute, with a typical drive time to the city of 118 minutes.

The population is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, though only half the adults are working or looking for work. Over half of the workforce is employed in health care and social assistance.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.