Tol Tol

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a very low proportion of seniors at 5.7%. Children under 15 are well above the state average, and the area has a slightly higher proportion of First Nations people than Victoria.

People born overseas make up 25.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Italian, Australian, and English are the most common ancestries, while Chinese heritage is also prominent.

Language diversity is high, with 25.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Notably, 17.1% speak little or no English, a figure far above the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 59.4%, while Buddhism is also present at 17.1%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a high number of residents who left school with a Year 9 qualification or below.

Household incomes are generally high, with 29.4% earning $3,000 or more a week. However, typical personal weekly incomes are a little below the state and national figures.

The population is in good health, with long-term health conditions and a need for daily assistance being much lower than in most other areas.

More people here care for children unpaid compared to the state average. While volunteer rates are a little above the state figure, the proportion of people providing other types of unpaid care is much lower than usual.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Typical household and personal incomes for First Nations residents are far above the national figures.

Homes here are large, with 3.3 people per household, well above the state average. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 100% of which have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents are both well below the state figures.

Cars are essential, as every home has at least one vehicle. While 3.4% of people use public transport for commuting, the area has no public transport stops.

Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most other areas, with 22.7% of the population arriving recently.

The workforce is very active, with more people working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Over half of all jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.