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Tomboye
84 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Tomboye, where the typical resident is 57. This sparsely populated area is almost entirely composed of older adults and seniors, with no children under 15 living here. It is a quiet, residential pocket in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region where most people own their homes outright and live in detached houses. The community is small, with just 36 residents and a distinct lack of local services.
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The community is notably aged, with 41.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no children or young adults in the area, and the typical resident is far older than those in the rest of the state.
Everyone in Tomboye was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national average. The most common ancestries reported are English, Irish, and Australian.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language, which is far below the state and national figures.
A large majority of residents report no religion at 61.1%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 28.6% of residents having completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes in Tomboye are among the lowest for its level, with a typical personal weekly income of $514, which is well below the national figure of $805.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 13.9% of people reporting a mental health condition and 8.3% needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is very common, with 51.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure of 20.7%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are typically small, with just 1.7 people per home. Most are couples without children, and 28.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 61.9% are owned outright, which is far above the state average of 31.5%.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has a motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops available.
About 30.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The number of adults working or looking for work is 40.0%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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