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Tullakool
298 km²
A high proportion of children and young families makes Tullakool a distinctively youthful community. While the typical resident is 40, over 30% of the population are children under 15, which is far above the national figure. This family-oriented character is reflected in the large homes and a high number of people in de facto relationships. Situated in the Murray River region, it is a small, predominantly Australian-born settlement where many residents work in agriculture.
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Children under 15 make up 30.9% of the population, which is far above the New South Wales and national figures of 18.2%. This trend is balanced by a very low proportion of seniors, with only 11.8% aged 65 and over.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, far below the state figure of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home here, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Half of the population report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.2%.
Qualifications are mostly practical, with 48.6% of adults holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 5.4% have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical household income is $1,833 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.
A higher than average 30.9% of people have a long-term health condition, though no one in the community requires help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with 33.9% of people volunteering and another 33.9% doing significant unpaid housework, both figures far above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children, while only 12.0% of people live alone.
Every home here is a separate house, and 96% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very low at a typical $115 per week, far below the national figure of $375.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that every home owns at least one motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 17.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Job security is strong with 0.0% unemployment. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and a high proportion of the workforce are managers.
Tullakool is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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