Tourello

This is a very young community, with children under 15 making up 34.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 6.5%, much lower than the 17.2% seen across Australia.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with only 8.7% of people born overseas, far below the 27.7% national average. Those with overseas heritage most commonly trace their ancestry to England, Scotland, and Ireland.

English is the only language spoken at home in Tourello, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion at 45.7%, which is well above both the Victorian and national figures.

The community is well-qualified, with 32.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in other areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,312, well below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing daily activity help and a long-term health rate of 26.1%, slightly below the national average.

There is a very high level of community spirit, with 51.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many people also provide unpaid care, which is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.1 people per household, which is a little above the national average of 2.5.

Housing costs are notably low, with a typical weekly rent of $85, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 71.4% of workers driving. A third of the workforce avoids the commute entirely by working from home.

The population is very stable, with only 10% of people moving in the last five years, far below the 40.7% national average.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time work is far lower than the national average at 23.8%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the Victorian average of 6.4.