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Tarcombe
111 km²
A typical age of 57 makes Tarcombe far older than most other areas. This sparsely populated community of just 32 people is characterized by a high proportion of seniors and high earners. Most residents are Australian-born and speak only English, contributing to a quiet, stable atmosphere. The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no public transport or local shops within walking distance.
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The population is much older than the national figure, with 31.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.4%, which is well below the Victorian average.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
English is the only language used at home, meaning no residents speak another language, which is far below the national figure.
About 43.8% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 34.4%, a figure well below the national average.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Income levels are very high here; the typical personal weekly income of $1,187 is well above the state average, and 25.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 18.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.
Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, and 9.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are typically small, with 1.7 people per home, which is well below the Victorian average of 2.5.
Monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average at $3,400, while typical weekly rents are $335, a little below the national figure.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available and a 101-minute drive to the city.
The community is very stable, as only 16.1% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Only 51.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most other areas.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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