Tuckurimba

Tuckurimba has a young feel, as the number of children is much higher than in most areas. The typical resident is 40, and there are far fewer seniors than the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 7.1% born overseas, which is far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home in this area, far below the 22.3% national figure for people using another language.

About 39.3% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure and well above the New South Wales average.

A high proportion of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, at 29.1%, which is slightly above the national figure.

Income levels are varied; while the typical weekly household income is about the same as the national figure, 35.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

A little more than 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas, though overall long-term health conditions are lower than the national figure.

Participation is exceptionally high, with volunteers and those providing unpaid care or housework far exceeding state and national figures.

Among the four First Nations residents, the typical age is 55 and the typical personal income is $2,500, both of which are far above state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household, and 67.4% of families consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops.

About 34.6% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national averages.

The area has no unemployment, and those working are often employed in education, health, or the electricity and gas industries.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.