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Tuncurry
16 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Tuncurry is a retirement-focused community where the typical resident is 62. It is a place of contrasts, featuring a very high proportion of seniors alongside a significant First Nations population. The town is highly walkable and accessible, with a strong emphasis on health and social assistance services to support its aging demographic. With nearly half the population aged 65 or over, it has a distinct character as a hub for older residents in the Mid-Coast region.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 45.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.7% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (83.5%), and the community is far less diverse than the state average, with only 10.5% born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, both at around 43%.
English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.3%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 60%. Those with no religion make up 31.3% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 26.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.
Typical weekly household income is $854, which is among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Reflecting its older population, 46.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 13.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
The area has a high number of veterans, with 4.8% of people having served in the Defence Force. This is a little above the national figure of 2.8%.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group faces challenges, with a 16.9% unemployment rate, which is well above the national average.
Living arrangements are dominated by small households, with 40.6% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6% and results in a typical household size of just 1.9 people.
Home ownership is very strong, with 51.2% of homes owned outright, far above the state figure of 31.5%. Rents are a little below the national average at a typical $310 per week.
Public transport is widely available with 69 stops, though only 0.6% of people use it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, with 52.9% of homes having one vehicle.
The community has seen significant movement, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, making up 6% of the population.
A small proportion of adults are working or looking for work (35.7%), which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.6. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of health services (77.6%) and groceries (80.5%), figures that are far above the state averages.