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Timbarra

145 km²

Daily life in Timbarra is centered around car travel and home-based work in a small, rural setting. This is a noticeably young community where the typical resident is just 35, and there are no residents aged 65 or over. With a population of only 36 people, the area is largely made up of couples with children living in larger households. It is a place where many people contribute to their community through volunteering and farming.

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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35. It is also uncommon for the area to have no residents aged 65 or over, which is far below the state and national averages.

While 77.8% of people were born in Australia, 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no people using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 58.3%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are below state and national figures, with 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 48% having completed Year 12.

Typical family and household incomes are about the same as the national figures, but typical personal weekly income is $545, which is well below the national figure of $805.

The area has very few long-term health conditions, with only 13.9% of people reporting one, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 37.5% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, as 12.5% of residents have served.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per home, and 83.3% of families are couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment of $975 is far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 55% drive to work and 35% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 19.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 40% of the workforce, and while unemployment is 0%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 45%.

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

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