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Tanilba Bay
3 km²
More than 85% of similar areas have a smaller population than Tanilba Bay, making it a significant local hub. It is a far older community than the national average, with the typical resident now aged 49. A strong Indigenous presence and a high proportion of retirees give the area a distinct character, which is reflected in a higher need for health support. Most people live in large, detached houses and enjoy a very walkable environment with easy access to parks and transport.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The area has aged significantly since 2011, with the typical resident now 49 and seniors making up 27.3% of the community.
The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, with 84.4% of residents born in Australia. This is far below the state and national levels, where overseas-born populations are much larger.
English is the primary language for 93.3% of residents, and only 2.4% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion now make up 42.4% of the community, a figure that rose 25 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.5% having completed Year 12, both far below the national figures.
Typical incomes are well below the national average, with typical weekly household earnings at $1,139. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are much higher than in most areas, as 40.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.7% require help with daily activities.
The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.7%, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, at 18.4%. About 26.4% of people live alone, and the typical home holds 2.4 people.
Homes here are typically large, with 85.5% having three or more bedrooms. A high 42.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.
Car travel is the main way to get to work, though 14% of people work from home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
About 37.5% of residents moved in the last five years, while recent arrivals from overseas are far less common than in the rest of Australia.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with only 47.2% of adults active in the labour market. Full-time employment is also much lower than the national average.
The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.6% within 10 minutes of public transport.