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Tooleybuc

120 km²

A far higher share of recent overseas arrivals live in Tooleybuc than in the rest of the state. This small community has a diverse feel, with nearly a quarter of residents using a language other than English at home. It is a place of contrast, where a strong agricultural workforce and low typical rents coexist with a surprisingly high number of people who speak little or no English. The area is largely rural and non-residential in feel, with a total population of 336 people.

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The typical resident is 40, which is slightly older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population, which is a little below the state and national averages.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 24.1% born abroad, though this is well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, as 23.2% of people use another language at home. Notably, the 10.1% who speak little or no English is well above the national figure of 3.4%.

About 35.7% of people report no religion, which is a little above the New South Wales figure but well below the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 40.5%.

Educational qualifications are far below the state and national levels, with only 31.9% of people completing Year 12. Only 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,452, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the national average.

Residents here have a much lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas, at 22.0% compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.7% of people providing this support. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national figure.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 40, which is far older than the national median age of 24.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, at 28.8%. The most frequent household size is two people, making up 39.6% of homes.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 82.9% of dwellings. Rent is far below the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $210.

Most people rely on cars, though 1.9% commute by public transport, which is much higher than in similar areas. Very few homes, just 5.8%, have no motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 46.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is driven by recent overseas arrivals.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 48.8% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.6%.

The area is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within 15 minutes of groceries. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.

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