Taranna

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 33.5% of people aged 65 and over. There is a strong First Nations presence, as 8.4% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower percentage of overseas-born people (9.0%) compared to the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 43.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.3%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 30.7% of people completing Year 12. Only 14% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning just $782 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most frequent issue, affecting 21.6% of the population.

Volunteerism is high at 23.3%, well above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a notably higher proportion of former Defence Force members (6.5%) compared to the rest of the country.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the rest of the community, with a typical age of 18. Their typical personal income of $649 is a little above the national figure.

Many people live alone (31.4%), and households are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home. Couples without children make up the largest group at 57.6%.

Housing is very stable, with 70% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Every single home in the area is a separate detached house.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, it has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people compared to the state.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 24.2% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level at 39.3%. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average.

The area is considered car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.8. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.