Tallygaroopna

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 43. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose to 15.9% since 2011.

The area is far less diverse than the state, with only 7.3% of people born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents fell since 2011.

English is the dominant language, and the area is among the lowest for linguistic diversity at its level. Only 1.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 43.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 37.1% of the population, a figure that fell slightly since 2011 and remains a little below the national average.

Higher education is less common here than in most areas, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This figure, along with the 33.9% who completed Year 12, fell since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,910, which is a little above the state and national figures. However, the area has a low proportion of high earners, with only 7.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 26.1% having a long-term health condition. Very few people—just 2.4%—need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average.

Local residents are very active, with 22.2% volunteering—well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of unpaid child care (29.4%) and housework compared to the state.

Families are the norm here, with 63.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. Most households are larger than average, typically containing 2.6 people.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 85.9% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 43.6% owned outright, and renting is very rare at just 6.4%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 30.8% owning two and 25.6% owning three.

The population is very stable, as only 16.2% of people moved in the last five years—far below the national average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas rose to 23.3% since 2011.

Unemployment is very low at 2.7%, which is a little below the national average. Most people work in manufacturing (16.4%) or health care and social assistance (15.5%).

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.