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Torbanlea
1 km²
Daily life in Torbanlea is largely centered around the home and the car in this small, residential pocket of the Fraser Coast. It is a community of contrasts, where a significant number of children live alongside a rapidly growing population of seniors. With a typical resident aged 46 and a high proportion of detached houses, the area feels like a quiet suburb where most people rely on their own vehicles to get around. The population has grown by 30% since 2011, adding about 99 people to the area.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46 and a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 make up 23.4% of the community, which is well above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
About 42.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains common at 44.2%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 28.1% completing Year 12, far below the state and national figures.
Incomes are much lower than the national typicals, with a typical weekly household income of $939. Only 2.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.
Health challenges are common here, as 12.4% of people need help with daily activities and 37.9% have a long-term health condition, both of which are well above the national average.
Many residents spend significant time on unpaid work, with 29.7% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. Unpaid care is also common, with 18.6% of people providing support, well above the national figure.
Families here are often larger than usual, and one-parent families make up 31.4% of the population, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.7%), and 43.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $270, which is well below the national typical of $375.
Car dependency is high, with 66.7% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 42.0% have two.
The community has seen significant movement, with 41.5% of people moving house in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded in the 2021 census.
Employment levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 37.2% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.
While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.