Tucabia

Tucabia is much older than the national average, with a typical age of 55 and 29.4% of people aged 65 or over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 7.6%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87% born here. Those with overseas ancestry are mostly English, Scottish, or Irish, and only 8.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 94.1% using it exclusively at home. Only 1.1% of people use another language, a figure far below the national average.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 38.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 31.6% of residents completing Year 12. Just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,045. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state figure of 25.2%.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in other areas, with 19.6% doing so. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members, at 6.2%.

First Nations people in Tucabia are much younger than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 16. Typical household income for this group is $1,125, which is well below the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in other areas, making up 19.3% of households. Most homes are occupied by couples, with 42.3% being couples without children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99.3% of dwellings. A huge 59.3% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%, and only 9.3% of households rent.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 41.1% have two cars.

The population is very stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 50.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national average of 5.1%.

The town is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and there are no public transport stops.