Tolga

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, with 23% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian heritage.

English is the main language for 84.2% of the community. While 6.6% of people use another language at home—a higher figure than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 36.7%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is notably lower than the national average, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,479, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 14.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is also below the national average.

The community is generally healthier than most similar areas, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues than the state and national averages.

A higher proportion of people here have served in the Defence Force than in most other similar areas. Around 16.8% of residents volunteer, which is a little above the national average.

First Nations people make up 4.1% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 27, and has an unemployment rate of 8.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Family sizes are typical for Australia, with an average of 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up 52.5% of households, while 22.6% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 97% of homes being separate dwellings. Ownership is very high, as 47.3% of homes are owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%.

Residents are highly reliant on cars, with 65.2% driving to work. Very few people work from home (8%), which is far below the national average of 21%.

The area has seen significant movement, with 35.9% of people moving in the last five years. Notably, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is a major local industry, employing 15.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is well below the national average of 5.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.