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Terramungamine

203 km²

Daily life in Terramungamine centres on large family homes and a strong connection to the land. This rural community is much younger than most similar areas, with children under 15 making up nearly 28% of the population. It is a prosperous place where typical family incomes are a little above the national figure. Most residents live in detached houses and rely entirely on cars to get around.

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The community is notably young, with the typical resident aged 38 and a very high proportion of children under 15 compared to the rest of Australia. About 4.4% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is slightly above the national average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.9% of people born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which sit at 27.7%.

English is the primary language used at home for 91.7% of residents. Very few people use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the country; 67.3% identify as Christian and only 23.2% report no religion, a figure far below the national average.

About 43.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Around 16.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is also well below the Australian average.

Incomes are high in this community, with the typical household earning a weekly $2,172, which is a little above the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more per week make up 15.6% of the population, a result much higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both occurring well below the national average.

Family responsibilities are a major part of life here, as 36.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure far above the national average. Volunteers make up 17.3% of the community, which is well above the state figure.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. Family income for this group is $2,749, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be large, with a typical 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (69.1%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to most areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 96.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 8.2%, far below the national average of 30.6%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Most households own two or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 69.7% of adults working or looking for work, both of which are well below national figures. Full-time employment is also well above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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