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Tyrrell Downs

201 km²

A typical resident of Tyrrell Downs is far older than the national average, with an age of 63. This is a sparsely populated area of just 9 people. It is a quiet, rural community where incomes are generally much lower than in most other parts of the country. The area is almost entirely car-dependent and lacks basic local services.

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The population is very small at only 9 people and is far older than the national figure. The typical resident is 63, which is 25 years older than the average person in Victoria or Australia.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 67%, ahead of No religion (33%).

There are no schools within 3 km of the area, a figure that is lower than about 59% of similar areas.

Weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical family earns $1,312, which is far below the Victorian figure of $2,136.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Cancer at 56%, ahead of Arthritis (33%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here. Those who have been recorded in the data have a typical age of 54, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes in this area are smaller than most, with typically 2.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

The area has very low density, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is well below the national figure of 0.80.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area. This leaves the community far below the state average for transport access.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 200%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (75%).

Tyrrell Downs is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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