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Toorbul
3 km²
An aging population defines Toorbul (L), where the typical resident is now 57 years old. This is far older than the national figure of 38, and the area has seen a sharp rise in seniors since 2011. The community is largely residential and predominantly Australian-born, with a notable shift toward people living alone. While the population has shrunk slightly, it remains a quiet area where many residents own their homes outright.
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The area is much older than most, with 30.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 22 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.4%, which is well below the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include English (46.9%) and Australian (41.4%).
English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the rest of the country.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 46.4%, which is well above the national figure and has risen 25 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas; only 7.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 31.4% completed Year 12, both far below state and national levels.
Typical weekly household income is $1,152, which is well below the national figure of $1,746 and has fallen $412 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 39.5% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.6% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for others is much higher than in most areas, while volunteering is well below the national average at 9.9%.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling. There has been a significant increase in people living alone, which rose 19 points since 2011 to reach 29.9%.
Home ownership is strong, with 43.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, the number of homes with three or more bedrooms fell 29 points since 2011.
Most households rely on cars, with only 1.3% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home is more common than in most areas at 10.8%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.8% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 62.7%, though the unemployment rate of 7.4% is a little above the national figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools, though many are close to public transport and health services.