Talgai

The community is notably older than the rest of the state, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. While the typical age is 46, children under 15 make up 17.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language, with 99.1% of residents using it at home. Very few people use another language, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is much more common here than in the rest of the country; 71.7% identify as Christian, while only 16.0% report no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 46.8% of residents having completed Year 12. About 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,312. Only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents experience more health challenges than the national average, with 31.1% having a long-term health condition. A little above the state average, 8.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 29.5% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Providing unpaid care is also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Family life is central here, as 53.5% of households are couples with children. Fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in Talgai is a separate house, and 46.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 84.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops, but 40.0% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 27.7% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 52.0% of the workforce. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

Talgai is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.