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Tarpeena
2 km²
A typical resident of Tarpeena is 52, making the area far older than most of the state. This small community has seen its population shrink by 12% since 2011, with a notable increase in seniors and a sharp drop in children. It is a predominantly quiet, car-dependent area where many people live alone or in their own homes. The town's character is shaped by a shift towards an older, more settled population with lower typical incomes than the national figure.
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The area is far older than most, with 27.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 22 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.0%, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces account for 10.0%, which is far below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 48.3%.
Language diversity is very low, with no one using a language other than English at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents, 52.9%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has risen by 15 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 3.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 23.6% having completed Year 12.
Incomes are much lower than the national typicals, with a typical household earning $904 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.
Health struggles are more common here, as 38.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 15.5% have a mental health condition, both well above the national average.
Unpaid care for children fell sharply since 2011, though 14.3% of people still provide some form of unpaid care. Volunteering is much lower than most areas at 10.5%.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 38.7% of people living alone and 19.7% of families being one-parent families, both of which are far above national figures.
Housing is mostly detached houses, and 45.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $170.
The community is highly reliant on cars, with 78.5% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport. Almost every home has at least one vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 17.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is higher than average at 60.8%, but the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 10.2%. Many residents work in agriculture, retail, or health care.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.