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Tulloona

363 km²

A stark contrast to the state average, Tulloona is a small, older community with just 59 residents. The typical resident is 54, making the area far older than the national figure. It is an overwhelmingly Australian-born community where almost everyone speaks English and works in agriculture. This is a quiet, car-dependent area where many people work from home and few residents have moved in the last five years.

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The population is far older than the national average, with 59.3% of residents aged between 45 and 64. Children under 15 make up only 5.1%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

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

Religious affiliation is mostly Christian at 33.9%, while the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than typical, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 22% finishing Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical family income is $1,499 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, typical personal income is $833, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

The community is remarkably healthy, with only 11.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is very low compared to other areas, although 8.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and the average home holds 2.7 people, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Homes in Tulloona are not crowded, with only 0.7 people per bedroom, which is well below the state average.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport routes, though 46.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 9.5% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 85.7% of the workforce, and while the unemployment rate is 0.0%, far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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