Torbay

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, this is a little below the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 38.4% and 35.2% respectively. About 18.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 80.2% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly half the population (45.0%) has no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.0%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with 45.0% of residents completing Year 12 and 12.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national average.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,430. Only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most similar areas.

Torbay is a healthy community; only 1.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions affect 25.1% of residents.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 23.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. A high number of residents also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 13, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income is $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Family structures vary, with 46.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. One-parent families make up 16.0% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (97.4%), and a striking 50.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 87.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 52.5% of workers driving and 0 public transport stops available. However, 15.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.8% of the community.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the largest industry at 21.8%. Full-time employment stands at 52.0%, which is well below the national figure of 58.9%.

Torbay is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. None of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.