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Tallangatta
2 km²
Typical weekly incomes in Tallangatta are well below the national figure, making it a more affordable place to live. This is a community of around 1,000 people that has grown by 37% since 2011. It is a notably older area, with many residents aged 65 and over and a high proportion of people living alone. The town is very walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of health services, groceries, and parks.
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The population is far older than the state or national average, with a typical resident aged 49 and 31.1% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 8.5 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Irish, or Scottish. Only 11.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 89.3% of the community. While 4.3% of people use another language at home—a higher rate than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average.
About 41.6% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 15 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.8%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with 35.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the most common qualifications are Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household income is $1,092, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high here, with 36.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 15.7% living with a mental health condition. This is well above the national average.
The area has a high rate of volunteering at 22.5% and a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members (5.7%) than most other areas.
Household sizes are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 34.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Housing is largely dominated by separate houses (90.4%), and 43.1% of homes are owned outright. Rent is well below the state average, with a typical weekly cost of $240.
Car travel is the primary way to get around, as 0% of people commute by public transport. About 10% of the workforce now works from home, up from 2.7% in 2011.
About 35.9% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.5% of the population, though this has fallen by 10 points since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate of 6.8% is a little above the national figure. Common industries include healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.
The town is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services.