Tarrawarra

Tarrawarra is a senior-heavy community where the typical resident is 54, making it far older than the state and national averages. Children under 15 are rare here, making up only 8.6% of the population.

Nearly 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37% report no religion, a figure slightly below the national average.

The area is highly educated, with 33.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 63.5% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above national levels.

Household wealth is very high, with a typical weekly income of $2,700 and 34.8% of homes earning over $3,000 a week. However, typical personal weekly incomes are well below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.5%) and no one requiring help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 39.1% of people volunteering—a rate far above the state average. Unpaid care is also common, with 18.8% of people providing unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Most residents live in couples, and only 5.7% of families are one-parent households.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with a huge 73.9% owned outright. Most homes are large, with 87% having three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential, as every home owns at least two vehicles. This is consistent with the fact that 39.3% of workers operate from home, far above the national average.

The population is very settled, with only 6.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state average of 40%.

Working rates are far below the national average, as only 40.6% of adults are working or looking for work. Those employed are often in manufacturing, construction, or professional roles.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No residents are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.