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Triabunna
3 km²
Seniors and older adults make up a large part of the population in Triabunna, where the typical resident is 49. This community is noticeably older than both the state and national averages, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. It is a small town where most people were born in Australia and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence is well above the national figure. Low typical incomes and higher rates of long-term health issues are common features of the area.
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The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 10.5%. It is an older community, with a typical age of 49, and children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (6.4%) than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (1.9%), and no one reported speaking little or no English.
Nearly half of the population (49.9%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 43.2%, which is well above the national figure but well below the state average.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 26.8% of residents completed Year 12.
Incomes are far below the national average, with a typical household earning $906 a week. Only 4.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.
Health challenges are common here, as 42.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of arthritis and mental health conditions, and 10.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.3% of people providing unpaid care. This is much higher than most areas, though volunteering rates are lower than the state average.
One-parent families are far more common here (25.7%) than in most other areas. About 32.1% of people live alone, and the typical home holds 2.2 people.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 43.2% own their home outright. Typical weekly rent is $240, which is well below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 65.9% of people driving to work. Very few homes (2.6%) have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (43.9%) compared to the state. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the biggest industries, employing 22.5% of the workforce.
The town is quite walkable, with 83.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This is far above the state average, and most homes are also close to parks and schools.