Tiddy Widdy Beach

This is a very old community, with a typical age of 68 and 63.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 5.6%, a figure far below the Australian average.

People born overseas make up 21% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, used at home by 85.6% of residents. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.4% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 27.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 5.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national figures.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $790 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 47.7% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and diabetes are the most frequently reported conditions.

The area has a high rate of Defence Force veterans at 7.4%, well above the national figure. Volunteerism is also strong, with 18.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure. There are no recorded First Nations residents in the latest census.

The community is mostly made up of couples without children, who account for 81.7% of families. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical occupancy of 1.8 people, well below the national average of 2.5.

Home ownership is very high, with 62.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most are separate houses, and 79.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. While 17.4% of workers work from home, 60.9% commute by car.

About 30.4% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 25.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. For those employed, full-time work is common at 60.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.