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Terranora - North Tumbulgum

29 km²

Families with children are very common in Terranora - North Tumbulgum, where the typical resident is 43. This community is defined by large, detached homes and a population that is noticeably older than the national figure. It is a predominantly Australian-born area with very few residents speaking a language other than English. The neighbourhood feels established and affluent, with a high proportion of homeowners and typical household incomes that sit above the state average.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

14 schools within reach make Terranora - North Tumbulgum convenient for families.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is older than most, with a typical age of 43 and a growing number of seniors. However, it also has a high proportion of children under 15, at 20.8%, which is a little above the national figure.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 28.7%

Children (0–14) 20.8%

Young adults (25–44) 20.0%

Seniors (65+) 18.1%

Youth (15–24) 12.0%

3,324 Population —

43 yrs Median age — Here 43 yrs NSW 39 yrs Aus 38 yrs

3.6% First Nations — Here 3.6% NSW 3.4% Aus 3.2%

18.1% Aged 65+ — Here 18.1% NSW 17.6% Aus 17.2%

20.8% Under 15 — Here 20.8% NSW 18.2% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (13.4%) compared to the state and national averages.

13.4% Born overseas — Here 13.4% NSW 29.3% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the dominant language, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

3.7% Other language — Here 3.7% NSW 26.6% Aus 22.3%

0.5% Limited English ▲ +266.0% Here 0.5% NSW 4.5% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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While half the population identifies as Christian, there has been a significant shift toward having no religion, which rose 14 points since 2016 to reach 41.7%.

Religion

Christianity 50%
No religion 42%
Not stated 6%
Other religions 1%
Buddhism 1%
Hinduism 0%
Judaism 0%

41.7% No religion — Here 41.7% NSW 33.2% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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About 55.6% of residents completed Year 12, though this is slightly below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.5% of the community.

22.5% Bachelor+ — Here 22.5% NSW 27.8% Aus 26.3%

55.6% Year 12 — Here 55.6% NSW 58.9% Aus 58.8%

2 Schools

2.89 Schools/1k kids

Income

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The area is relatively wealthy, with 28.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%.

$2,100 Household income — Here $2,100 NSW $1,829 Aus $1,746

$805 Personal income — Here $805 NSW $813 Aus $805

$2,208 Family income — Here $2,208 NSW $2,185 Aus $2,120

11.2% High earners Here 11.2% NSW 13.5% Aus 12.5%

28.6% High-income homes Here 28.6% NSW 25.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.8% of residents, which is about the same as across Australia.

27.8% Health condition Here 27.8% NSW 27.0% Aus 27.7%

7.3% Mental health Here 7.3% NSW 8.0% Aus 8.8%

5.1% Needs assistance — Here 5.1% NSW 5.8% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid care is common here, as a much higher proportion of people provide childcare (31.0%) or housework (26.4%) than in most other areas.

13.7% Volunteering — Here 13.7% NSW 13.0% Aus 14.1%

13.8% Unpaid carers — Here 13.8% NSW 11.5% Aus 11.9%

31.0% Unpaid child care — Here 31.0% NSW 25.3% Aus 26.3%

3.6% Defence service Here 3.6% NSW 2.3% Aus 2.8%

26.4% Housework 15h+ — Here 26.4% NSW 21.2% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations residents are generally younger than average, with a typical age of 19, and show a higher Year 12 completion rate (52.2%) than the national figure.

120 First Nations people

19 yrs Median age Here 19 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

52.2% Year 12 Here 52.2% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

22.6% Unemployment Here 22.6% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$700 Median income Here $700 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,250 Household income Here $2,250 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.9% of families.

Family types

Couples with children 63%
Couples without children 27%
One-parent families 10%
Other families 0%

3.0 Household size —

9.5% One-parent — Here 9.5% NSW 14.0% Aus 14.1%

12.4% Living alone — Here 12.4% NSW 25.0% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 95.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 40.7% of homes are owned outright.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 46%
Owned outright 41%
Rented 10%
Other tenure 1%
Not stated 1%

$538 Rent — Here $538 NSW $420 Aus $375

$2,167 Mortgage — Here $2,167 NSW $2,167 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 NSW 0.90 Aus 0.80

10.3% Renting — Here 10.3% NSW 32.6% Aus 30.6%

40.7% Owned outright — Here 40.7% NSW 31.5% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 99.2% of homes own at least one vehicle and very few people use public transport to commute.

0.8% No car — Here 0.8% NSW 9.2% Aus 7.4%

15.9% Work from home — Here 15.9% NSW 31.0% Aus 21.0%

0.4% PT commute — Here 0.4% NSW 2.7% Aus 3.1%

10 PT stops

3.01 Stops/1k Here 3.01 NSW 5.27

Migration & Movement

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The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years (35.5%) compared to the national average of 40.7%.

35.5% Recent movers — Here 35.5% NSW 39.9% Aus 40.7%

2.5% Recent arrivals — Here 2.5% NSW 14.9% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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More adults are working or looking for work (64.5%) than in most areas, with the largest number of jobs found in health care, construction and retail.

Industry

Health care & social assistance 15.5%

Construction 12.2%

Retail trade 11.8%

Education & training 11.0%

Accommodation & food 7.8%

4.5% Unemployment — Here 4.5% NSW 4.9% Aus 5.1%

64.5% Participation — Here 64.5% NSW 58.7% Aus 61.1%

53.9% Full-time — Here 53.9% NSW 58.0% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area is viewed as advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage and a perfect 10 for access to money and resources.

Environment & Climate

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The local climate is warm and wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,838mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

1,838 Rainfall

25.6 Max temp

15.5 Min temp

Walkability

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The area is highly car-dependent due to its steep terrain and a lack of nearby amenities, with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average.

1.6 Walk score

1.7 Types ≤15 min