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Thule
254 km²
A very high rate of people working or looking for work defines Thule, where 84% of adults are active in the workforce. This is a sparsely populated area of just 25 people with an older feel, as the typical resident is 61. Most residents are Australian-born and live in small households. It is a quiet, car-dependent community where many people balance their jobs with significant unpaid care and housework.
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The typical resident is 61, which is far older than the national figure. There are no children under 15 living here, and 76% of the population are married.
Everyone in this community was born in Australia. Those with listed ancestry are mostly Scottish (44%) and English (40%).
Every resident speaks only English at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language.
A large proportion of the community has no religion (44%), which is well above the national figure. Another 48% identify as Christian.
Residents are well-qualified, with 75% having completed Year 12 and 28% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is well below the state figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 56% of people—far above the national figure—though no one requires help with daily activities.
This is a supportive community where 28% of people volunteer and 28% provide unpaid care. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 52% of people doing 15 or more hours weekly.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are small, with a typical of 2.0 people per household. Most families consist of couples without children (81%).
Living spaces are generous, with only 0.4 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,408, which is well below the state average.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with no one having moved into the area in the last five years.
Job activity is very high, with 84% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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