Telford

Telford is far older than the national average, and there are no children under 15 living here. While 14.3% of residents are seniors, the largest group is adults aged 45 to 64, who make up 61.9% of the population.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national and state figures. Those with listed ancestries most commonly identify as English or Irish.

English is the only language used at home, leaving the area far below Victoria and Australia in terms of language diversity.

More than half of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. The remaining residents are primarily Christian.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40% having completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $833, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical family income is well below the state and national averages at $1,625 per week.

Mental health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 23.8% of residents. Additionally, 14.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.

Volunteering is very high here, with 36% of people helping out, far above the national figure. A high proportion of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families make up 25% of the community, which is far above the national average.

Housing costs are lower than in other areas, with typical monthly home-loan payments well below the state average at $1,400.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 24% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 72%, which is far above the national average.

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