Torrumbarry

The community is older than the state and national averages, with 18.7% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.9% of the population, the largest age group is older adults aged 45 to 64.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 82.9% of people born here. Only 5.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 85.6% of the community. Only 4.3% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

More than half of residents (50.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just over a third of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $816, about the same as the national figure. While typical household income is $1,774, only 15.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than nationally, affecting 25.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also well below the national figure at 5.4%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas at 12.6%. Unpaid care for children is also well below the national average at 22.2%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 56.3% of families are couples with children, while only 15.6% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (91.1%), and 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 16.7%.

Car use is essential, as 61.1% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. While there are a few bus stops, the typical walk to one takes over an hour.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 27% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. There is currently 0.0% unemployment in the area.

Torrumbarry is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.