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Tuross Head
4 km²
A huge majority of homes in Tuross Head are owned outright, reflecting a community where many have settled for the long term. This is a predominantly senior area, with the typical resident now 62 and nearly 45% of people aged 65 or over. These trends are consistent with a shrinking population and a notable drop in the number of children. It is a quiet residential pocket where high home ownership and a large proportion of retirees shape the local character.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with the typical age rising by 19 years since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 8.3% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up 14.8% of the community, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. However, this is still far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for 91.1% of residents, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.
About 41% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average. This represents a 26 point increase since 2011.
A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,035, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 43.3% of people. This is far above the national average and is consistent with the area's older population.
While fewer people care for children compared to other areas, 28.7% of residents spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework. The area also has a much higher share of Defence Force veterans than most other places.
Homes are typically small, with just 1.9 people per home. Over a third of residents live alone, and couples without children make up 60.7% of families.
Separate houses make up 95.4% of all homes, and 59.4% are owned outright. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.
The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Working from home is more common here than in most similar areas.
About 35% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 2.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
Only 37.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Health care and construction are the most common industries for those employed.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, and many lack easy walking access to groceries and health services.