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Tallarook
1 km²
Daily life in Tallarook is defined by a slower pace and a small, aging population of just 207 people. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 50 and a shrinking number of children. Most people live in large, detached houses and work in trades, transport, or construction. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born enclave where many residents now work from home.
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The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 50, which is 12 years older than the national figure. Since 2011, the total population has shrank by 36%, losing about 118 people.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language spoken at home in Tallarook. This is far below the national figure, and the percentage of people using another language has fallen to 0.0% since 2011.
Nearly half of the population (48.3%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This figure has risen by 13 points since 2011.
Qualifications have risen recently, with the number of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing to 17.2% since 2011. However, this remains well below the national average.
Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,416. Pay has risen steadily since 2011, with typical family incomes increasing by $765.
Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 39.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 15.5%.
Tallarook has a strong history of service, with 6.2% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas. Volunteering is also higher than the national figure at 19.0%.
Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 23.1% of households. About 27.3% of residents live alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.7% of homes. These homes are typically large, with 83.0% having three or more bedrooms, and 44.3% are owned outright.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. However, working from home has become much more common, rising to 20.4% since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.4%, and the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 3.0%.
While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, there is no health service available within that distance. The area is considered somewhat walkable.