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Tiaro
1 km²
A significantly older population defines Tiaro (L), where the typical resident is 58 years old. This small community of 472 people has seen its population grow by 48% since 2011, though it remains far older than the national figure. Many residents live alone or in couples without children, and there is a notable presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is a place where most people live in detached houses and enjoy easy walking access to local services.
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The community is far older than the state or national average, with 33.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.6% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though people born overseas make up 15.7% of the population, which is lower than the national figure.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and represents a significant drop since 2011.
A large proportion of residents report having no religion (46.0%), which is well above the national figure and represents a sharp increase since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 26.6% having completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with the typical household earning $803 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common, with 47.9% of people living with a long-term condition and 12.5% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the state average.
Unpaid care is a key part of community life, with 17.5% of people providing unpaid care. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the area's older population.
Household sizes are small, with 32.7% of people living alone. One-parent families make up 25.9% of the community, which is far above the national figure.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (98.5%), and 48.0% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average.
Cars are essential for getting around, as 58.7% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute.
The area is relatively mobile, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years, although recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.
The workforce is small, with only 31.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 14.4% is well above the national figure.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools.