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Tarrayoukyan
94 km²
Tarrayoukyan is a tiny, sparsely populated area where residents are far older than the national average. The typical person here is 57, and there are no children under 15 in the community. It is a place of high professional engagement and stability, with a workforce heavily concentrated in agriculture and management. This rural setting is defined by a quiet, car-dependent lifestyle and a population that is far more likely to volunteer than people in other similar areas.
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Residents are far older than the state and national average, with 28% aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and the community is mostly made up of married couples.
About 16% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victorian figure of 30%. English and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
More than half of the population (52%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,042, which is well above the national figure of $805. About 12% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Health outcomes are strong, with no residents needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Long-term health conditions affect 28% of people, similar to the national rate.
Volunteering is very common here, with 32% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per household. Almost every home is occupied by a couple, and there are no one-parent families.
Housing is very affordable, with typical monthly home-loan payments at $542, which is far below the national average of $1,863.
The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 52.2% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21%.
The population is stable, with 28% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Job activity is very high, with 92% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time, and 73.9% work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Tarrayoukyan is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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