Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands is a young community where 21.5% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 41, the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places, with those aged 65 and over making up only 12.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 15.9% of the population was born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 92% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 4.2%, which is far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population, 46.7%, report having no religion, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is almost as common at 46.6%.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 50.1% have completed Year 12. However, the 14.1% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.

The area is quite wealthy, with typical family incomes reaching $2,409 a week. This is reflected in the fact that 18.1% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions at 25.6%. Arthritis and mental health are the most commonly reported conditions.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 31.9% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. About 19.5% of residents also volunteer their time.

The First Nations community is among the largest for areas of this level, and it is notably young, with a typical age of 18. The unemployment rate for this group is 16.7%, which is well above the national average.

Families with children are the norm here, making up 60.8% of households. This helps explain why the average home is larger, with 2.6 people per household.

Large homes are standard, with 86.6% having three or more bedrooms and 83.3% being separate houses. Renting is much more common than in similar areas, at 30.1%, while the typical weekly rent of $290 is well below the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.5% of workers driving to work and only 0.4% using public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 5.5%, which is far below the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 43% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is a little above the national average, alongside a higher than usual rate of recent overseas arrivals at 9.1%.

Full-time employment is a strong feature here, with 63.9% of the population working full-time, well above the national average. Many residents work in manufacturing, construction, or education.

The area is somewhat walkable, and most residents live within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. In particular, 70.3% are within a short walk of health services, which is far above the state average.