Tangambalanga

The typical resident is 42, which is older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 22.3% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011, while the proportion of seniors has fallen by 12 points in that same time.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at just 2.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people identify as Australian or English, and the number of people born overseas has fallen since 2011.

English is the only language used at home for 92.0% of residents. While 4.1% of people use another language at home—which is far below the national figure—this is a slight increase since 2011.

More than half of residents (53.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion has risen by 33 points since 2011.

Many more people have completed Year 12 here (46.0%) compared to similar areas, though this remains far below the state figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.5% of adults.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,465, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, and 17.9% of households now earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than the national figure, with 11.2% of people reporting a mental health condition. However, the number of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas.

Community involvement is high, with 23.3% of people volunteering and 35.8% caring for children unpaid. A notable 7.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

Families with children are common here, making up 61.7% of households. This helps explain why people per home (2.5) is higher than in most similar areas.

Almost every home (96.8%) is a separate house, and 87.8% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are well below the national figure, the proportion of renters has risen by 17 points since 2011.

Cars are the main way to get around, with 63.5% of people driving to work. Public transport is not used for commuting, and only 3.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as the 30.5% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

The area has a strong workforce, with 63.6% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment has risen since 2011, and common industries include health care and manufacturing.

This is a very walkable area, with 95.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 91.5% near health services. These figures are far above the state averages.