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Tarneit (Western Metropolitan)
124 km²
More than half of the people in Tarneit were born overseas, making it one of the most culturally diverse areas in the region. This is a rapidly growing community that expanded by 39% since 2016 to reach 134,306 residents. It is a notably young place, with a typical age of 31 and a very high proportion of children. These factors combine to create a neighborhood of large, family-filled homes and a high demand for local schools.
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The community is very young, with 26.3% of residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 6.3%, which is far below the 17.2% seen across Australia.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 52.7% of people born overseas—far above the national figure. Indian ancestry is the most common at 21.8%, and 22.6% of the population was born in India.
Language diversity is high, with 58.2% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the Australian average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 11.2% of residents.
Religious affiliation is high compared to the rest of the state, with those reporting no religion making up only 16.8%. The most common affiliations are Christianity (31.3%), Hinduism (17.1%), and Islam (14.6%).
The area is well-qualified, with 70.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 34.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures well above the national average.
Typical household weekly income is $2,023, which is a little above the national figure. This has risen by $381 since 2016, and 22.6% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 16.3% reporting a long-term health condition and 4.2% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are far below the national figures.
Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 34.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering is quite low at 8.2%.
Homes are typically large, averaging 3.2 people per dwelling. The vast majority of families are couples with children (72.8%), while only 13% of people live alone.
Detached houses are the norm here, making up 88.2% of homes, and 92% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Only 16.3% of homes are owned outright, far below the national average.
Cars are essential, as 97% of homes own at least one vehicle and 52.9% of workers drive to work. Working from home has surged, with 22.5% of people doing so in 2021 compared to just 3.3% in 2016.
The population is highly mobile, with 49.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the 21.3% who arrived from overseas recently.
Working or looking for work is common, with 67% of adults active in the workforce. While full-time employment is a little above the national average, the unemployment rate of 7.1% is also higher.
The area is somewhat walkable, with almost everyone living within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to groceries and health services is far below the state average.