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Tahlee
3 km²
Far from the city and stripped of urban amenities, Tahlee is a very small and isolated community of just 28 people. It is a remarkably young place for its size, with a typical resident aged only 28 and no one over 65. This is a highly transient area where nearly every resident has moved here in the last five years. With no children under 15, the community consists mostly of young adults and a small number of older adults.
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The typical resident is just 28 years old, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over in the community.
People born overseas make up 21.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average of 29.3%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the dominant faith here, accounting for 96.4% of residents. No one in the community identifies as having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country. The typical weekly household income is $966, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Mental health conditions are reported by 17.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. However, no one in the area needs help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 37.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.
Homes usually have 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure of 2.5.
Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $210, far below the national figure of $375. Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 1.1 people per bedroom.
The area is entirely car-dependent. There are no public transport stops or routes, and it takes 133 minutes to drive to the city.
The population is extremely mobile, as 96.4% of residents have moved here within the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 31.0% of adults doing so, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.
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