Tarrawingee

The community is older than the state and national averages, with 20.7% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 6.3% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 45.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 48.3%.

The typical resident is less likely to have a university degree than the state average, with 17.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Household incomes are a little below the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,770 a week. Only 14.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

More people here live with a long-term health condition compared to the rest of the state. Arthritis is the most common reported condition, affecting 11.8% of the population.

Residents are much more active in unpaid work than the national average, with 21.4% volunteering and 32% caring for children. Unpaid housework is also much more common here.

First Nations people make up 1.4% of the population. While their household income is a little below the state average, their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, with 60.2% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people per home is higher than most areas.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 45.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Very few people rent, at just 6.8%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 42.6% owning two.

The population is quite stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 63.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Health care and agriculture are the most common industries.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.