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Lake Tabourie
3 km²
The rural landscape of the Shoalhaven region surrounds Lake Tabourie, a small settlement of 670 people. It is a notably older community where the typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure. This quiet character is reflected in a population that has shrunk by 16% since 2011. The area is defined by large, detached homes and a high proportion of retirees, creating a relaxed residential feel.
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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
While 80.4% of people were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 12.2% of the community, an increase from 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 93.1% of residents, and very few people use another language at home. No residents reported speaking little or no English.
A large number of residents have no religion, at 45.7%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 40 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 11 percentage points since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $985 a week. Only 6.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this has risen slightly since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.5% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, while those needing help with daily activities are around the same as the national average.
Unpaid care is common, with 14.7% of people providing such support. The area also has a high rate of former Defence Force members, at 6.8%, which is well above the national figure.
Homes are smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 17.8% of households, which is well above the state average.
The community consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98.9% of homes being detached. A huge 57% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Only 1.5% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals account for 3.7% of the population.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 48.4%. The unemployment rate is also much higher than most areas, sitting at 7.9%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as it lacks a school or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, almost every home is within 15 minutes of a park.