Tarraville

The area is far older than most, with 27.5% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are very common here, at 25%, which is far above the national figure of 11.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas backgrounds are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 89.9% of people speak only English, the proportion of people using another language at home is much higher than in similar areas. Around 5.8% speak little or no English, which is a little above the national figure.

More than half of the community—50.7%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in other areas, with only 30.6% of residents having completed Year 12. About 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the Victorian average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,062 a week, well 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 nationally, affecting 39.1% of people. Arthritis and diabetes are among the most frequent conditions reported.

Unpaid care is common, with 17.7% of people providing such support—well above the national figure. However, only 4.8% of residents volunteer, which is among the lowest for its level.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are small, with only 1.8 people per household. Many people live alone (33.3%), and 80% of families are couples without children, which helps explain why there are no children in the area.

Every home is a separate house, and 66.7% are owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is non-existent here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very low at $753.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There is no public transport available, and the drive time to the city is very long at 153 minutes.

The population is stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 59.7% of adults are working or looking for work, with none currently unemployed. The workforce is largely employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Tarraville is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.