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Tomerong
1 km²
Daily life in Tomerong revolves around car travel and spacious living, as every single home here is a separate house. The population has grown by 59% since 2011, with the typical resident now 43 years old. This is a relatively affluent community where typical weekly household incomes are a little above the national figure. The area is mostly residential, with a high proportion of families and a notable number of former Defence Force members.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures. While the number of children has fallen since 2011, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 4.6%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common. While 14.2% of people were born overseas—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.
English is the only language used at home, a figure that is far below the national average and has remained unchanged since 2011.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.1%. This is well above the national figure and represents a 23 point increase since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with a much higher proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or Year 12 certificate than in most similar areas. Both figures have risen significantly since 2011.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $2,016, and 25.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
People with long-term health conditions are well above the national average, though the number of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.
Unpaid care for children and housework is much more common here than in most similar areas. There is also a high proportion of people who served in the Defence Force, at 8.4%.
Families with children are common, with 55.4% of households being couples with children. Fewer people live alone compared to most similar areas.
Homes are typically large, with 92.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 6.6% of households renting, while 40.4% own their home outright.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and nation. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is much lower than the national figure.
While most homes are within a short walk of a school or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent due to a lack of nearby parks, groceries, and health services.