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Tuncurry
16 km²
A growing population of seniors has shaped the character of Tuncurry, where the typical resident is now 62. This coastal community is far older than the national average, with nearly half of all residents aged 65 or over. This shift helps explain why the area has very few children and a high proportion of people living alone. While it remains a predominantly Australian-born town, it is a highly walkable place where most residents are close to essential services.
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Seniors make up 45.7% of the population, a figure that rose 5.1 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.7%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born (83.5%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 10.5%.
English is the primary language for 90.5% of residents. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 60%, though the share of people reporting no religion rose 18 points since 2011 to reach 31.3%.
Educational attainment is among the lowest in the region, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 26.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the usual household earning $854 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, with 46.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 13.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%.
The area has a strong history of service, with 4.8% of people having served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care is also common, with 13.4% of people providing such support.
First Nations people make up 5.3% of the population. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 16.9%, which is well above the national figure of 12.3%.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 40.6% of people living alone. This contributes to a low typical household size of 1.9 people, well below the national figure of 2.5.
Home ownership is high, with 51.2% of homes owned outright. The typical weekly rent is $310, which is a little below the national figure of $375.
Most people rely on cars, as only 0.6% of residents commute using public transport. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its size.
The area is relatively stable, though 38.4% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.0% of the population.
Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 35.7% of adults active in the workforce. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance.
Tuncurry ranks very low for overall advantage, with a score of 876. This reflects the combined impact of lower incomes and fewer professional qualifications.
The area is very wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,399mm, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.
The town is very walkable, and 96.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.