Tawonga South

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 30.3% of people aged 65 and over. This high number of seniors helps explain why there are fewer children under 15 (14.7%) compared to most other areas.

While 74.6% of residents were born in Australia, 18.5% were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.0%.

Most people speak only English at home (88.7%), though the 6.1% who use another language is higher than in similar areas. Very few people speak little or no English.

A large majority of residents have no religion (57.6%), a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. This is reflected in the high number of professional and managerial roles.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,392 a week. This is partly explained by the large number of retirees.

About 30.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis is the most commonly reported condition at 9.5%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.4%) than in most areas.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $350 a week, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are skewed toward smaller households, with 31.3% of people living alone. This is much higher than the national average, and people per home is slightly lower than usual at 2.2.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.1%), and over half are owned outright. Rent is well below the state and national averages, with a typical weekly rent of $285.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 46.2% of workers driving to work. No one commutes by public transport, and the walk to the nearest stop typically takes 53 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (55.3%) compared to most areas, and full-time employment is much lower than the national average. Many residents work in education, food services, or health care.

The area is strongly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Steep terrain and a lack of nearby services mean only 10.9% of homes have easy access to a 15-minute-city walkshed.