Tunbridge

The community is far older than the typical Australian area, with 26% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 55. There is a significant First Nations population at 8.9%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.2%), with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. Only 3.3% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 44.7% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 43.9% of the population.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people completed Year 12 compared to the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning $933 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are very common here, as 51.2% of residents have a long-term health condition—far above the national rate. This is reflected in the 15.4% of people who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 35.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. Volunteers make up 17.9% of the community, which is well above the national average.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, and this group is far younger than the state or national average, with a typical age of just 12 years.

The area has a high number of people living alone (35.1%), which is well above the national figure. Homes are smaller than usual, with an average of 2.1 people per household.

Every single home in Tunbridge is a separate house. While many are owned outright (42.1%), typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the national figures.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and nearly half have two or more.

About 34.2% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years, which is a higher rate than in most similar areas.

Only 39.6% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national average. Half of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, though the unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 11.9%.

Tunbridge is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.