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Torrita
244 km²
Typical household incomes in Torrita are much higher than the national figure, though the area is sparsely populated with just 51 residents. It is a far older community than most, where the typical resident is 55 and nearly 30% are seniors. This quiet setting is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, with very few people moving in or out recently. The area feels secluded, with a small population and a high number of residents who are not working or looking for work.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 55 and 29.4% of people aged 65 or over. Most residents are married, though 0% of the population is in a de facto relationship.
This is a very traditional Australian community where 70.6% were born in Australia and no residents were born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 37.3% and 35.3% respectively.
English is the only language used at home, with 0% of residents using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.
About 35.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 33.3%.
The area has very low levels of formal qualifications, with 0% of adults holding a bachelor degree and only 25% completing Year 12, both far below state and national averages.
Typical personal and household incomes are well above the national figure, with the usual person earning $1,025 a week. However, only 8.1% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with 21.6% having a long-term health condition and 0% needing help with daily activities, both well below the national average.
Volunteering is common here, with 18.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the state and national figures. However, unpaid care for children is much lower than usual at 18.9%.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
One-parent families make up 25.8% of the community, which is far above the state and national averages. About half of all households consist of couples without children.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are just $433, which is far below the state and national figures.
The area has a high number of public transport stops per person, though most residents have to walk 37 minutes to reach the nearest one. All public transport services are buses.
The population is very stable, with only 19.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 51.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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