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Tuggeranong - West
9 km²
A small population of just 13 people lives in Tuggeranong - West, where the typical resident is now 42. This is a noticeably older community compared to the rest of the territory and the nation. It is a sparsely populated area with very few businesses, though it is home to a single independent secondary school. The area is primarily residential and largely car-dependent, though it sits within a park-rich environment.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. The population is very small, though it grew by about one person to reach 13 people in 2021.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 69%, ahead of England (31%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 100%, ahead of Christianity (0%).
The area contains one independent secondary school, which is smaller than those in about 87% of similar areas.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,042, which is well above the national figure. While typical family income is about the same as the national level, typical household income is far above both the state and national figures.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 38%, ahead of Mental health (23%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are very large, with an average of 5.0 people per home, which is far above the state and national figure of 2.5.
People per bedroom is well above the national figure at 1.10. Typical weekly rent is $546, which is well above the national figure and a little above the territory average.
The area has a very high number of public transport departures and stops per 1,000 people. However, it is difficult to access, as the walk to the nearest stop takes much longer than in most areas.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (50%).
This is a very small economic area with only four businesses and an estimated population of 10.
Annual rainfall is about the same as the territory average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas, while the average maximum temperature is much lower than most areas.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score far below the territory average. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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