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Toora
1 km²
An older population defines Toora, where the typical resident is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. This shift is stark, with the typical age rising 19 years since 2011 and the proportion of seniors growing to 32.9%. The area has grown significantly, adding about 207 people to reach a population of 432. It is a predominantly English-speaking community with a very high rate of home ownership, though typical incomes are much lower than the state average.
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The community has aged rapidly; the number of people aged 65 and over rose 22 points since 2011. In contrast, the proportion of children under 15 fell to 14.6%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (75.2%), and those born overseas make up 11.6%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 87.0% of residents, and only 2.1% use another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average, and the figure has fallen since 2011.
Almost half of the population (47.9%) reports no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This group has grown slightly since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 30.9% of residents completing Year 12. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher also fell to 12.3% since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $825, among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes have also fallen, with the typical weekly amount dropping $190 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than most areas, affecting 35.6% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.
Volunteerism is higher than the national average at 19.7%, though this is down 11 points from 2011. Unpaid care for others is also more common here than in most areas.
Single-person households are very common, making up 44.2% of the community. This is far above the national figure of 25.6% and explains why the typical home has only 1.9 people.
Home ownership is strong, with 45.2% of homes owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $203.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as 0.0% of people use public transport for commuting. However, 17.4% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 13 points since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with only 28.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Only 39.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries are health care, education, and retail.
The area is very walkable, with 97.8% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries and 98.8% near a school. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.