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Torwood

7 km²

Torwood is characterised by household incomes well above most areas, a modest population and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Torwood, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population49—since 2011Median age50 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over16.3%Children under 1524.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–455

Age structure

In Torwood, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Children (0–14) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)32.7%
Children (0–14)24.5%
Seniors (65+)16.3%
Young adults (25–44)14.3%
Youth (15–24)8.2%

Marital status

In Torwood, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (22%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married22%
  • Divorced14%
  • Widowed11%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Torwood, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia98.0%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Torwood, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only87.8%

Religion

People with no religion51.0%

Religious affiliation

In Torwood, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (39%).

  • No religion61%
  • Christianity39%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.4%

Highest year of school

In Torwood, the largest group is Year 12 at 62%, followed by Year 9 or below (24%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1251.4%
Year 9 or below20.0%
Year 1111.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$575—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,624—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,625—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.1%

Household income distribution

In Torwood, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 100%.

$1,500–$2,99928.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.6%People with a mental health condition6.1%People needing help with daily activities14.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Torwood, the largest group is Asthma at 42%, followed by Cancer (26%) and Mental health (16%).

Asthma16.3%
Cancer10.2%
Mental health6.1%
Other condition6.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.5%People providing unpaid care24.3%People caring for children unpaid18.9%

Family & Households

Average household size3.4—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Torwood, the largest group is Couples with children at 67%, followed by Couples without children (33%).

  • Couples with children67%
  • Couples without children33%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$412—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,471—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Torwood, the largest group is Owned outright at 60%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (40%).

  • Owned outright60%
  • Owned with a mortgage40%

Types of homes

In Torwood, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Torwood, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (38%).

Car (driver)50.0%
Worked at home30.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation70.3%Employed full-time38.5%

Industries people work in

In Torwood, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 47%, followed by Education & training (35%) and Electricity, gas & water (18%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing30.8%
Education & training23.1%
Electricity, gas & water11.5%

Occupations people work in

In Torwood, the largest group is Managers at 50%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (33%) and Professionals (17%).

Managers34.6%
Machinery operators & drivers23.1%
Professionals11.5%

Nearby areas

Tetoora RoadHalloraLardnerMountain View (Vic.)Warragul SouthEllinbankFerndale (Vic.)Drouin South