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Tomakin
4 km²
Surrounded by nature in the Eurobodalla region, Tomakin is a sparsely populated area with a notably older population. The typical resident is 54, and about a third of the community are seniors, making it far older than the national average. This shift is clear in the local character, as the number of children has fallen and the population has shrunk by 15% since 2011. It is a quiet residential pocket where most people own their homes outright.
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The area is far older than most, with 33% of people aged 65 and over. This has contributed to a decline in children under 15, who now make up 14.9% of the population.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 12.6% since 2011.
English is the primary language for 91.4% of residents, and the use of other languages at home has fallen to 2.2%, which is much lower than most areas.
About 44% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen significantly by 28 points since 2011.
The community is more qualified than many similar areas, with 43.2% having completed Year 12 and 16.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,260, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.6% of residents, with arthritis being the most frequent condition.
A high number of people have served in the Defence Force (6.0%) compared to the national figure of 2.8%. Volunteers make up 16.3% of the population.
Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling, and 30.2% of people live alone.
Home ownership is very high, with 52.2% of homes owned outright. While most are separate houses, the proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen since 2011.
Most people rely on cars, though the number of people working from home has risen to 13.4%. Only 0.7% of the population use public transport to commute.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (44.8%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include health care, construction, and public administration.
While most homes are near parks and public transport, there is no access to schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.