Tarpeena

The community is notably older than the state and national averages, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with ancestral roots primarily identify as English or Australian.

English is the only language used at home by nearly every resident. No one in the area reported using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of residents (53.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.5%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 25.7% of residents completing Year 12. Only 4.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than typical across the country; the typical household earns $960 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 36.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high, affecting 15.1% of the population.

A higher share of residents provide unpaid care compared to most areas, and 4.6% have served in the Defence Force. However, volunteering is much lower than the national figure at 12.6%.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is 31, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home. A high number of people live alone (37.2%), which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.1%), and 46.1% of these are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is much lower than elsewhere at $150.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and only 1.7% have no car.

The population is very stable, with only 17% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 63.1%, though the unemployment rate is also a little higher at 7.8%. Many residents work in agriculture, health care, or manufacturing.

The area has a much higher rate of assault and related crimes compared to most areas. Burglary and motor vehicle theft rates are also higher than typical.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area with a walkability score of 0.0.