Tonimbuk

The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. About 17.5% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the national average.

People born overseas make up only 7.4% of the community, which is far below the 27.7% national figure. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population (50.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 19% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Roughly 47.1% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,250, much higher than most similar areas. About 31.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported at 4.4%, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%. People needing help with daily activities are also fewer here than in most areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.5% of people providing such support, well above the national figure of 11.9%. Volunteers make up 17.5% of the community.

There are seven First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 42, far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $399, well below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families (4%) and people living alone (12.2%) are both much less common than in most other areas.

Every home in Tonimbuk is a separate house, and 84.1% have three or more bedrooms. While 41.5% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical $2,111 a month, which is higher than most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have three or more cars.

The community is relatively stable, with 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, well below the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in construction (21%) or as managers (25.2%).

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.