Talbingo

Demographics & education

In the 2006 Census, 241 people were usually resident in Talbingo: of these 51.9% were male and 48.1% were female. Of the total population 2.5% were Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

In the 2006 Census, 16.6% of people usually resident in Talbingo were children aged 0-14 years, and 41.1% were people aged 55 years and over. The median age was 49 years.

In the 2006 Census, 90.5% of people usually resident in Talbingo were Australian citizens, 22.8% were born overseas and 2.5% people were overseas visitors.

In the 2006 Census, 64.8% of people aged 15 years and over usually resident in Talbingo were married, 11.6% were either separated or divorced, 5.5% were widowed and 20.6% were never married.

Cultural & language diversity

In the 2006 Census, 72.6% of people usually resident in Talbingo, stated they were born in Australia. Other common responses for country of birth were England 4.6%, Austria 3.3%, New Zealand 2.9%, Germany 2.9% and Poland 2.1%.

In the 2006 Census, the most common responses for religious affiliation for people usually resident in Talbingo were Anglican 27.4%, Catholic 24.5%, No Religion 14.1%, Uniting Church 6.6% and Presbyterian and Reformed 5.8%.

In the 2006 Census, the most common responses for language other than English spoken at home by people usually resident in Talbingo were Finnish 2.5%, Cantonese 1.7% and German 1.7%. English was stated as the only language spoken at home by 91.7%.

Employment

During the week prior to the 2006 Census, 98 people aged 15 years and over in Talbingo were in the labour force. Of these 64.3% worked full-time, 25.5% worked part-time, 4.1% were away from work, 0.0% were employed but did not state their hours worked and 6.1% were unemployed. 99 people were not in the labour force.

In the 2006 Census, the most common responses for occupation for Talbingo were Technicians and Trades Workers 26.1%, Managers 18.5%, Labourers 15.2%, Clerical and Administrative Workers 12.0%, Community and Personal Service Workers 9.8%, Machinery Operators And Drivers 8.7%, Professionals 7.6% and Sales Workers 4.3%.

In the 2006 Census, of the employed people aged 15 years and over in Talbingo, the most common responses for industry of employment included Electricity Generation 30.4%, Log Sawmilling and Timber Dressing 7.6%, Building Cleaning, Pest Control and Gardening Services 7.6%, Accommodation 6.5% and Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services 5.4%.

In the 2006 Census in Talbingo, the median weekly personal income for people aged 15 years and over who were usual residents was $396, the median family income was $871 and the median household income was $731.

Family composition

In the 2006 Census, there were 66 families in Talbingo: of these 63.6% were couple families without children, 21.2% were couple families with children, 15.2% were one parent families and 0.0% were other families.

Dwelling structure

Dwellings include visitor only and other not-classifiable households unless otherwise stated

In the 2006 Census 132 occupied private dwellings were counted in Talbingo.

In the 2006 Census, of the occupied private dwellings in Talbingo, 92.4% were separate houses, 0.0% were semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses etc, 7.6% were flats, units or apartments and 0.0% were other dwellings.

In the 2006 Census in Talbingo, 53.0% of occupied private dwellings were owned outright, 12.1% were owned with a mortgage and 34.8% were rented.

In the 2006 Census in Talbingo, of the occupied private dwellings being rented, 28.3% were rented from a real estate agent, 0.0% were rented from a State or Territory housing authority and 71.7% were rented from other landlord type.

Dwelling characteristics

In the 2006 Census in Talbingo, the median weekly rent was $75. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $624. The average people per household was 2.0 and the average number of people per bedroom was 1.1.

Household composition

In the 2006 Census in Talbingo, 49.2% of occupied private dwellings were family households, 29.5% were single (or lone) person households and 0.0% were group households.