Tarnagulla

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 37.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This age gap helps explain why children under 15 are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.0% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 90.8% of the community. This is far below the Victorian average for other languages, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Almost half of the population (47.7%) reported having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Only 25.8% of residents completed Year 12, a figure far below the national average of 58.8%. Qualifications are often in the form of certificates, with 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $779, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 39.9% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 17.0%.

Volunteering is very high, with 28.1% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.9% of the population, which is well above the state average. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is far below the national figure at $316 per week.

Living alone is very common, with 50.7% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.9 people.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 58.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $155.

Cars are essential, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. The drive to the city takes much longer than in most areas, averaging 112 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.7% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 36.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 13.7%.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but no one can walk to groceries or health services. The overall walkability score is well below the state average.