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Tyabb

24 km²

Tucked into the Mornington Peninsula, Tyabb is a spacious residential area where large family homes dominate the landscape. It is a community of 3,449 people that feels more mature than most, with a typical resident aged 42. The area is defined by its roomy detached housing and a high proportion of people who do not identify with any religion. This creates a quiet, settled character where many residents work in the trades or construction.

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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 18.2% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, and de facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 93.7% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents, 53.3%, report having no religion. This is much higher than in most other areas and sits far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 49.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the national average. Around 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,858, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state average. About 21.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 11.7% of people have a mental health condition. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.3% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. About 3.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,124 is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 59% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 89.7% of homes being separate dwellings. About 90.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average.

Cars are essential here, with 42.4% of homes having two vehicles and only 0.8% of people commuting by public transport. However, there are more public transport stops per person than in most similar areas.

About 32.3% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.2% of the community, which is well below the national average.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is lower than the state average. Construction is the most common industry.

The area is somewhat walkable, but it lacks local health services, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such facilities. This is far below the state average.

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