Tabbita

Tabbita is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 34 and a children's population far above the national figure. Around 9.2% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national averages.

A quarter of the community was born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though it remains a little below the national figure. South Africans make up a notable 14.5% of the population.

Nearly 20% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still a little below the national average of 22.3%.

Most residents identify with a religion, with 60.5% being Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.9%, which is about the same as the state figure but well below the national average.

Half of the adults have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 26.7% of degrees or certificates in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are very high here, with typical households earning $2,750 a week, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 45.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents are in very good health, with 0% needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. This is much lower than the state and national figures.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 45.6% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is far above the national average. Conversely, no one in the community provides other types of unpaid care.

First Nations residents in Tabbita earn significantly more than those in other areas, with a typical personal income of $1,562, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are large, with 3.3 people per household, which is well above the national average. While 40.9% of people live alone, nearly 80% of households are couples with children.

Renting is very common here, with 59.1% of households renting, far above the state average. Most homes are large, with 81.8% having three or more bedrooms, but no one owns their home outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle, and 54% of workers drive themselves to work.

The community has seen significant movement, with 50% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, which is far above the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with 91.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Tabbita is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state average.