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Tunglebung
48 km²
A high proportion of First Nations people live in Tunglebung, where 21.4% of the small population identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. This sparsely populated area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 53. It is a community of contrasts, featuring both a large number of seniors and a high percentage of children. Many residents live in de facto relationships, a figure far above the state average.
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The community is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 53 and 26.2% being seniors. This is balanced by a high proportion of children under 15, who make up 23.8% of the population.
The area is entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, and 0.0% of people speak another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.
A large portion of the community has no religion (42.9%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.1%.
While 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 40.6% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average. There are no schools within 3 km.
Typical household weekly income is $1,374, well below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Health needs are higher than usual, with 31.0% of people living with a long-term condition and 9.5% needing help with daily activities, well above the state average.
Volunteering is common here, with 21.9% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. However, 0.0% of the population provides unpaid care.
There are 9 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the state average with a typical age of 34. Their typical personal income of $449 is well below the national figure.
The area is mostly made up of couples, with 58.6% living without children and 34.5% with children. There are no one-parent families.
Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $175, which is far below the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,600.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, though 26.1% walk and 17.4% work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is strong, with 71.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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