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Tungamah
1 km²
A growing population of 348 people has shifted the feel of Tungamah, which has seen its total headcount rise by 57% since 2011. The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 52 years old, far older than the national figure of 38. It is a predominantly Australian-born community where nearly half of all homes are owned outright. This quiet residential setting is very walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of a school, park, or grocery store.
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The community is far older than the state average, and the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over rose 14 points since 2011 to reach 25.6%. There is a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 6.9%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.3% of the population, a figure that fell 6.1 points since 2011.
English is the sole language used at home for 90.8% of residents, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This makes the area far less linguistically diverse than the rest of Victoria.
About 49.4% of people identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 38.8%, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 3.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. A typical resident's highest school year finished at Year 10 or below.
Incomes are much lower than the state average, with a typical household earning $966 a week. This figure fell $700 since 2011, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of people. This is reflected in the fact that 8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national figure.
The area has a strong history of service, with 5.2% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the state average. Volunteers make up 16.8% of the community.
Living arrangements are shifting, as the number of people living alone rose 27 points since 2011 to reach 33.1%. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 48.2% owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $150, which is far below the state average.
Cars are essential for getting around, as 77.4% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.
The population is becoming more mobile, with 35.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 46.5%. Many residents work in construction, manufacturing, or agriculture, and the unemployment rate of 6.8% is slightly above the national figure.
Tungamah is very walkable, with 97.2% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school or park, though there are no health services within that distance.