Toolamba

Toolamba is a young community, with 23% of residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 40, there are fewer seniors here than in most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.6% born here and only 4.6% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, as only 1.8% of residents use another language at home, far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A majority of the community, 51.7%, report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The local workforce is well-qualified, with 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,960, which is a little above the Victorian figure. Personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

Residents generally report good health, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and fewer mental health conditions than in most areas.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 35.1% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average of 26.3%.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 29, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, which is a little above the national average. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.

The housing stock is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 88% of homes owning two or more vehicles and almost no one commuting via public transport.

Movement into the area is steady, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, though this is far below the state average.

The area has a very strong connection to work, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure.

Toolamba is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no residents within a 15-minute walk of health services.