Tandarra

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure. While children under 15 are much less common than in most areas, a high 25.5% of the population are seniors, which is well above the national average.

Tandarra is almost entirely Australian-born, with 98.2% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

About 40% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Victorian average.

The community has a much lower rate of bachelor degrees compared to most areas, falling far below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 48.8% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical household income is a little above the national figure at $2,125 weekly. However, personal incomes are a little below the state average, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

A high 36.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the older age profile of the community.

Participation is very high here, with 36.6% of people volunteering and 24.4% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above the national figures. Over half the population also provides unpaid childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families are large, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national average. Most households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Homes are crowded, with 0.90 people per bedroom, a figure that is a little above the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are about the same as the state figure at $2,000.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 129 minutes. Many people work from home (41.2%), which is far above the national average, as there are no public transport stops or routes.

The population is very stable, with only 7.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 82.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.