Taromeo

The community is significantly older than the state or national average, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. About 5.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestry make up the vast majority of the population. Only 10.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 89% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the state, with 41.8% of people identifying as Christian and 40.5% reporting no religion.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 27.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes in Taromeo are among the lowest for its level. The typical weekly household income is $911, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 41% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.2% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, far exceeding state and national figures. Additionally, 6.5% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 18.

People often live alone here, with 31.6% of households consisting of one person. This is well above the national figure, and homes are generally smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 53.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, at just 8.4%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two vehicles, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

About 37.5% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 32.5%. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, which is well above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.