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Terang
10 km²
Daily life in Terang is shaped by a population that is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident being 49. This community has grown more senior over the last decade, and this shift is reflected in a high number of people needing help with daily tasks. Most residents live in separate houses and own them outright, creating a stable residential feel. While the population is mostly born in Australia, there has been a recent increase in people arriving from overseas.
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The area is far older than the state and national average, with 28.5% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has risen by 11 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is far less diverse than the state average, with only 6.1% born overseas. This is a significant drop from 2011, when 18.1% of people were born abroad.
English is the main language for 91.5% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common faith at 53.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 37.9% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
Education levels are far below state and national figures, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 also fell since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,108. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with long-term conditions affecting 39.2% of people. This is far above the national average, and 11.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, though the rate has fallen since 2011. A higher than average 15.3% of people provide unpaid care.
One-person households are common at 33.9%, which is well above the state average. Family sizes are also a little smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home.
Home ownership is high, with 45.1% of houses owned outright. Rents are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $230.
Cars are essential for most, as no one in the area commutes by public transport. Only 6.5% of the workforce works from home, far below the state average.
The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most areas. However, recent overseas arrivals rose by 13 points since 2011.
The local workforce is largely employed in health care and social assistance. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national figure.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, parks, and schools. While the area is considered somewhat walkable, it is far below the state average for access to public transport.