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Pullabooka
204 km²
A young and family-focused community, Pullabooka is a small settlement where children under 15 make up a striking 34.6% of the population. This high number of young people helps explain why the typical resident is just 33, making the area noticeably younger than the rest of the state. With a strong First Nations presence and a workforce heavily tied to the land, it is a rural place defined by a mix of young families and active seniors.
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The area has a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 17.3%, far above the national figure. While it is a young community, 21.2% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the state average.
The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 90.4% born here and no residents born overseas. English, Irish, and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the only language spoken at home in this area. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure well below the national average.
Most residents report having no religion, at 59.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 30.8%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 47.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Typical weekly family incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,375. Household incomes are also well below the national figure, though personal incomes are around the middle for similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here, with 36.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.7% needing help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than most areas.
Community spirit is high, with 41.9% of residents volunteering—a rate far above the state average. Additionally, 23.3% provide unpaid care, which is among the highest at this level.
There are 9 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $824, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.
One-parent families make up 24.4% of households, a figure far above the national average. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as across Australia.
Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $240 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $400, both of which are far below the state and national figures.
The area is highly car-dependent, though 31.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.
About 32.0% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 74.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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