Thallon

Children under 15 make up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 42, the area has a much lower proportion of seniors than most other similar places.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.3% born here. Only 3.0% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 85.7% of the population. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 66.7% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion (21.6%) is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the local qualifications are tailored to the region, with 25.3% being in agriculture and environment.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,239 a week. However, typical personal weekly income is $787, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with only 22.5% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is a standout feature of the community, with 30.5% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up 11.7% of the population, which is well above the national average. The First Nations community here is far older than the national typical age, at 42 years.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children (70.9%), although 30.7% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 90.7% of all homes. Renting is less common than in the state, and typical weekly rents are much lower at $125.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 36.2% of people work from home—far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, as only 25.6% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 65.4% of the workforce. Local employment is strong, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work.

The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.