Tarrenlea

The community is quite aged, with a typical resident being 49 and 24% of people aged 65 or over, both figures far older than the national average. However, children under 15 make up 24% of the population, which is well above the state figure.

People born overseas make up 0% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the primary faith for 72% of residents, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national averages.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 30.4% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,499, which is far above the national figure. Typical household income of $2,250 is also well above the state and national averages.

Health challenges are common here, with 52% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 28% having a mental health condition, both figures far above the national average.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 59.1% volunteering, a rate far above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 37, and their personal income is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than most areas, with an average of 2.8 people per home, and 63.6% of families consist of couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,647, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The area lacks public transport, with no stops or routes available for residents.

The population is very stable, as only 20% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 81.8%, which is far above the national figure.

Tarrenlea is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.