Taradale

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.0% of the population, which is well below the state average.

English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common. While 13.5% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the Victorian figure of 30.0%.

English is the dominant language, with 87.2% using it only. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 58.8%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and aligns with the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,468, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. About 16.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.2% of residents. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 13.4%.

Volunteerism is high, with 21.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure, though household income is among the highest for its level.

Homes are generally smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 26.4% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Housing is very stable, with 49.0% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Every single home in the area is a separate detached house.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 49.0% of workers driving and 0.0% using public transport to commute. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

About 32.0% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than across Australia.

Only 55.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries are health care and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.3, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.