Tylden

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 41. However, it has a very high proportion of children under 15 at 21.1%, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 44.5%. About 17.2% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the Victoria and Australia totals.

English is the primary language for 84.8% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the population (51.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.0%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. About 55.1% of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average.

Typical weekly family income is $2,325, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also higher than usual, with 14.2% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of residents. Overall, 27.1% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

Unpaid work is very common, with 32.2% of people caring for children and 27.4% doing significant housework. This is well above the state and national figures, consistent with the high number of families in the area.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household income is among the highest for its level at $3,250, far above the Victoria and Australia averages.

Families with children make up 63.0% of households, which helps explain why there are more people per home (2.6) than in most areas. One-parent families are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.0% of dwellings. Homes are typically large, with 86.0% having three or more bedrooms, and rental rates are far below the national average.

The community is heavily car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. However, 27.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

About 32.0% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.6% of the population.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (67.6%), though full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas. Common industries include education, healthcare, and construction.

Tylden is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.