Tyaak

Tyaak is a relatively young community with a typical resident aged 38 and a high proportion of children under 15. It is also marked by a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, at 5.9%, which is well above the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.5% born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average. Those with overseas roots primarily cite English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the sole language spoken in the home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English skills. This is far below the national and state levels of linguistic diversity.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 40%.

While 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the area has a much lower rate of Year 12 completion than most similar places, sitting far below the state average.

Household wealth is a striking feature, with 41.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the Victorian average. The typical family income of $2,666 is also well above the national figure.

Residents experience higher rates of health challenges than most areas, with 35.3% reporting a long-term condition and 15.3% living with a mental health condition.

Community support is strong, as 19.4% of people provide unpaid care and 19.4% volunteer, both figures being well above the state and national averages.

The First Nations community in Tyaak is younger than those in most other areas, with a typical age of 21. However, their typical personal income of $325 is far below the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 67.2% of households are couples with children.

Tyaak consists entirely of separate houses, and no one is renting. While 45.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, this is far below the state average for that home size.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and most have three or more.

The population is very stable, with only 24.1% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate far below the national average.

Full-time employment is high at 66.7%, well above the state average, though the unemployment rate of 15% is also among the highest for its level.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.