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Tootool

119 km²

A far older population than the national average defines Tootool, where the typical resident is 49. This small community of 51 people is largely composed of middle-aged adults and families with children. It is a wealthy, stable area with high full-time employment and very few recent arrivals. The community is notably active, with a high rate of volunteering and a strong history of military service.

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The area is far older than the rest of the country, with over half the population aged between 45 and 64. Children under 15 make up only 5.9% of residents, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

This is a community with very little overseas influence, as no residents were born outside Australia. Ancestry is predominantly English and Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home by 96.1% of residents, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the primary faith here, with 72.5% of people identifying as such. Only 15.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, and nearly 20% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, or engineering.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, at $2,125 per week. About 17.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

Residents here are in good health, with only 15.7% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national rate of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, as 39.1% of people volunteer—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This active nature is also seen in the high rates of unpaid care and a strong Defence Force connection, with 13% of residents having served.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,192, which is far below the New South Wales average of $2,167.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 60.7% of workers driving to their jobs. However, 28.6% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

This is a very stable community, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is strong and stable, with 67.9% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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