Tarrengower

The population is far older than the national figure, with 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

While 83.9% of residents were born in Australia, about 19.6% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar small areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 94.6% of the community. About 7.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 66.1%, a figure that is far above the national average.

The community is relatively well qualified, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas.

High earners are common here, with 20.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average. The typical family income is $2,083, which is about the same as the state figure.

Health challenges are more prevalent than usual, as 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.9% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.5% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $350, which is much lower than in most areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone, at 37.5%, and homes are generally smaller than average with just 2.1 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very strong, with 62.5% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. There are no renters in the area, and most people live in separate houses.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much lower than the state average at 37.5%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in management or finance.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.