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Tannymorel
32 km²
Older residents dominate the landscape in Tannymorel, where the typical person is 56. This small community is far older than the national average and is shaped by a high proportion of seniors. Most people here live in their own detached houses and have deep roots in the area, with very few new arrivals over the last five years. It is a quiet, car-dependent place where a strong spirit of volunteering is common.
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Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.4% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 are well below the state and national figures at 15.5%, and de facto relationships are much less common here than in most areas.
The community is predominantly Australian born, with 87.2% born here. People born overseas make up only 5.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.
Religious affiliation is relatively high, with 64.9% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 24.3%, which is far below the national figure.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 31.9% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.8% of the population, far below the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,271, which is well below the national figure. High earners are rare, with no one earning $2,000 or more per week, and only 5% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, reported by only 2% of residents. Around 25% of people have a long-term health condition, slightly lower than the national average.
Volunteering is very common, with 34.1% of residents participating, far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of unpaid caregivers and former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
First Nations people make up a tiny proportion of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 70, far older than the national figure of 24, and their typical personal income is well above the national average.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. While 52.8% of families are couples with children, one-parent families are far less common than in most areas.
Every single home is a separate house, and 51.7% are owned outright, far above the national average. There are no renters in the area, and typical mortgage payments are well below the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes much longer to drive to the city than in most areas, and 8.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 11.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national average. Many residents work in health care, agriculture, or transport, and 61.8% of adults are working or looking for work.
Tannymorel is highly car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 51.2% of homes are within walking distance of a park.
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