Tarcoola Beach

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 18.5% aged 65 and over. A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships, at 16.1%, which is well above the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 16.5% of people were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, but still far below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language for 87.8% of residents. While 6.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 43.3% of the community report no religion, which is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 47.2%.

Many residents are well qualified, with 21.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 51.7% who completed Year 12 is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,525 a week. This wealth is reflected in the 27.7% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure well above the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 25% with a long-term health condition is a little below the national figure. Similarly, only 6.5% report a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 23.8% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong focus on family, with 33.2% of people providing unpaid childcare.

The First Nations population is larger than in 83% of similar areas. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 36, and has a higher Year 12 completion rate of 44.2%.

Families with children make up 53.6% of households, and 34.4% are couples without children. About a quarter of residents live alone, which is about the same as the state average.

Homes here are much larger than usual, with 94% having three or more bedrooms. This space is reflected in the low density of 0.7 people per bedroom, which is below the national average.

Most people rely on cars, with 69.9% driving to work. While public transport stops are very common, only 2% of people use these services for their commute.

The area is relatively stable, though 34.5% of residents moved in the last five years. This is higher than most similar areas, though well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are high, with 68.7% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is largely professional, and 62.6% are employed full-time, which is well above the national figure.

Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. However, the area is less walkable than the state average for other needs, with only 14.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school.