North Talwood

The community is older than the state and national average, with 24.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.8%.

English is the primary language here, and the number of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

About half of the residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national average, with far fewer people holding a bachelor degree or having completed Year 12. Most adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical incomes are lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $875 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and national averages.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 20.8% of people helping out, well above the national figure. A higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, with three people. On average, they are far older than those in other areas and earn a personal income far above the national average.

A very high proportion of people live alone—53.1%, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Consequently, rent and mortgage payments are much lower than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Most people drive themselves to work.

The population is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Most workers are employed full-time, which is far above the national average. The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 66% of people work.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no public transport stops or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.