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Toongi

190 km²

Families and children make up a significant part of the small community in Toongi. While the typical resident is 43, the area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. It is a quiet, rural pocket where most people are born in Australia and speak only English. The community is largely residential and car-dependent, with a workforce heavily tied to the land and a strong presence of traditional family homes.

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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, and it has a much higher share of children under 15 than most similar areas. There are very few de facto relationships here compared to the state average.

Almost 89% of residents were born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 54.8%.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, putting the area far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 75.8% of residents. Those with no religion make up 22.6%, which is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Many of these degrees are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical weekly personal income is $860, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

About 29% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas.

Residents provide a high level of unpaid support, with 16.3% providing unpaid care and 28.6% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both of which are well above the national figures.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

The area is a mix of family life and solitude; 60.5% are couples with children, yet 38.1% of people live alone, which is far above the state average.

Every home here is a separate house, far above the national average. While 38.1% are owned outright, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $784 is among the lowest for this level.

Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Most households own two or more cars.

About 33.3% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very strong attachment to work, with 69.4% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is non-existent, and 32.4% of workers are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Toongi is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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