Tarrington

Tarrington is an older community; the typical resident is 51, and 26.5% of the population are seniors, which is well above the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.6% of the town, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.5% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and German.

English is the primary language, with 94.8% of people using it only at home. Only 0.9% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The town has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, and 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in education, agriculture, and health.

Typical weekly household income is $1,713, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly personal income is a little below the national average at $725.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 2.7% needing help with daily activities and 6.1% reporting a mental health condition, both well below the state average.

Community involvement is very high, with 28.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and providing unpaid care are also much more common here than in most areas.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 34, which is far older than the state average, and household income is far above the national figure.

Couples with children make up the largest group at 58.3%. One-parent families are less common here than in most areas, at just 7.9%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 94.5% of homes being detached. A huge 55.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average, while renting is much less common at 4.7%.

The area is very car-reliant, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one commutes by public transport to work, despite there being more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most similar areas.

About 30% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.9% of the population, a higher proportion than in most similar areas.

The workforce is mostly concentrated in agriculture, health, and education. While 64.1% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is much lower than the national average.

The town is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state average.